Energy Levels: In the n = 1 state, the energy of the hydrogen atom is -13.6 eV. What is its energy in the n = 2 state?

A. -6.79 eV
B. -4.53 eV
C. -3.40 eV
D. -1.51 eV


Answer: C

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Given that  and , what is ?  A.


B.

C.

D.
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E.

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