The total energy of an electron in the nᵗʰ stationary orbit of the hydrogen atom can be obtained by:
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The total energy of an electron in the nᵗʰ stationary orbit of the hydrogen atom can be obtained by:

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

For a hydrogen atom, the Bohr energy formula is Eₙ = −13.6Z²/n² eV. For hydrogen Z = 1, hence Eₙ = −13.6/n² eV. Answer: B.