Question

Which quantum number determines the energy of an electron in a hydrogen atom? which quantum number determines the energy of an electron in a hydrogen atom? l n e ml n and l?

Answer 1

A Hydrogen atom only contains a single electron (1 e). Therefore for this atom, the quantum number which determines the energy of an electron is best represented only by the principal quantum number. The principal quantum number has a symbol of n.

 

Answer:

n