When an electron of hydrogen atom is raised from the ground state to an excited state. |
Both kinetic energy and potential energy decreases. Both kinetic energy and potential energy increases. The potential energy decreases and kinetic energy increases The potential energy increases and kinetic energy decreases |
The potential energy increases and kinetic energy decreases |
The correct answer is Option (4) → The potential energy increases and kinetic energy decreases As the electron moves to a higher orbit (excited state), the distance 'r' increases. Hence, the magnitude of the potential energy decreases, and the potential energy become less negative. When the electron moves to a higher energy level, the kinetic energy decreases because the electron's speed reduces in higher orbits. |