The total energy of an electron in an atom in an orbit is – 3.4 eV. Its kinetic and potential energies are, respectively:
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Total energy = – 3.4 eV
K.E. = – (T.E.) = 3.4 eV
P.E. = 2 (T.E) = 2 × (– 3.4 eV) = – 6.8 eV
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