Physics-Hydrogen Atom

NEET Physics Hydrogen Atom Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): The total energy of an electron in a hydrogen atom is negative. | Reason (R): A positive total energy would imply that the electron is not bound to the nucleus.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The total energy of an electron in a hydrogen atom is negative, indicating it is bound to the nucleus. A positive energy would mean the electron is free, not bound, as per the NCERT context.

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