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5 May, 11:55

What is the radius of a hydrogen atom whose electron is bound by 0.544 ev? express your answer with the appropriate units?

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  1. 5 May, 14:34
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    First, we need to calculate the principal quantum number n for this electron, using the equation:

    E = (-13.60 eV) / (n x n)

    where E is the energy that is used to bound the electron (here, E = - 0.544 eV).

    - 0.544 eV = (-13.60 eV) / (n x n)

    n x n = ( - 13.60 eV) / ( - 0.544 eV)

    n x n = 25

    n = 5

    The orbital radius that is equal to the radius of a hydrogen atom is calculated using the equation:

    r = 0.053 nm x n x n

    r = 0.053 nm x 5 x 5

    r = 0.053 nm x 25

    r = 1.325 nm
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