Atomic Structure Question 230

Question: The maximum energy is present in any electron at

Options:

A) Nucleus

B) Ground state

C) First excited state

D) Infinite distance from the nucleus

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

As a result of attraction, some energy is released. So at infinite distance from the nucleus energy of any electron will be maximum. For bringing electrons from $ \infty $ to the orbital of any atom some work has to be done be electrons hence it bill loose its energy for doing that work.



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