The total energy of revolving electron in an atom_____________

Correct answer: B. Can never be positive

  • A. Will always be positive
  • B. Can never be positive
  • C. Can have any value above zero
  • D. Cannot be negative

Explanation

An electron bound to an atom has negative total energy when zero energy is defined as the electron completely free from the atom. A positive total energy would describe an unbound electron, so “can never be positive” is the intended choice.

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