The total energy of an electron in an atom in an orbit is -3.4 eV. Its kinetic and potential energies are, respectively.
- 3.4 eV, -6.8 eV
- 3.4 eV, 3.4 eV
- -3.4 eV, -3.4 eV
- -3.4 eV, -6.8 eV
Answer
(1) 3.4 eV, -6.8 eV
Solution
In the Bohr model, K = -E and U = 2E
K = -(-3.4) = 3.4 eV
U = 2 (-3.4) = -6.8 eV
Check: E = K + U = 3.4 - 6.8 = -3.4 eV
Answer: (1)