what does negative sign signify in ground state of hydrogen
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the ground state energy of Hydrogen atom = energy of electron in the principal quantum number n = 1..
E = - 13.6 eV
It is negative because it is the electrostatic binding energy between positively charged proton and negatively charged electron. The binding potential energy is negative always.
Also it means that we need to supply an energy of +13.6 eV to break the electron from the system.
E = - 13.6 eV
It is negative because it is the electrostatic binding energy between positively charged proton and negatively charged electron. The binding potential energy is negative always.
Also it means that we need to supply an energy of +13.6 eV to break the electron from the system.
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