If the electron in a hydrogen atom is raised to one of its excited energy states, the electron’s
A. potential energy increases and kinetic energy decreases
B. potential energy decreases and kinetic energy increases
C. potential energy increases with no change in kinetic energy
D. potential energy decreases but kinetic energy remains constant.
Answer:A
If the electron in a hydrogen atom is raised to one of its excited energy states, the electron’s
A. potential energy increases and kinetic energy decreases B. potential energy decreases and kinetic energy increases C. potential energy increases with no change in kinetic energy D. potential energy decreases but kinetic energy remains constant.