Question

In a model of the hydrogen atom, the electron travels in circular orbits around the proton. What is the electric potential, in volts, due to the proton on an electron in an orbit with radius 2.08 x 10^-10 m?

Answer 1

6.93 volts

Step-by-step explanation:

q = magnitude of charge on proton = 1.6 x 10⁻¹⁹ C

r = radius of the orbit = 2.08 x 10⁻¹⁰ m

V = Electric potential due to proton on electron

Electric potential due to proton on electron is given as

`V = (kq)/(r)`

Inserting the values

`V = ((9* 10^(9))(1.6* 10^(-19)))/(2.08* 10^(-10))`

V = 6.93 volts