In the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom, what is the energy of the electron in the n=2 level?

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In the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom, what is the energy of the electron in the n=2 level?
  1. -13.6 eV
  2. -3.4 eV
  3. -1.51 eV
  4. 0 eV

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Q: In the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom, what is the energy of the electron in the n=2 level?
Solution: The energy of an electron in the nth level of hydrogen is given by E_n = -13.6 eV/n². For n=2, E_2 = -13.6 eV/2² = -3.4 eV.
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