For a hydrogen atom, let the energy of the electron in the Bohr orbit be . Which of the following st — Atomic Structure Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

Energy levels increase in magnitude towards zero as $n$ increases (i.e., they become less negative). Ionization energy is the energy required to go from $n=1$ to $\infty$, which is $0 - E_1 = -E_1$. Separation energy from $n=2$ to $\infty$ is $-E_2$, which is smaller than $-E_1$. $KE = -PE/2$, so they are not equal in magnitude.