University Physics Volume 3
University Physics Volume 3
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Chapter 10, Problem 84CP

This problem demonstrates that the binding energy of the electron in the ground state of a hydrogen atom is much smaller than the rest mass energies of the proton and electron.

  1. Calculate the mass equivalent in u of the 13.6-eV binding energy of an electron in a hydrogen atom, and compare this with the known mass of the hydrogen atom.
  2. Subtract the known mass of the proton from the known mass of the hydrogen atom.

  • Take the ratio of the binding energy of the electron (13.6 eV) to the energy equivalent of the electron’s mass (0.511 MeV).
  • Discuss how your answers confirm the stated purpose of this problem.
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