As the principal quantum number of the hydrogen atom increases, what happens to the spacing between adjacent energy levels?
A) It decreases.
B) It increases.
C) It stays the same.

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The spacing between adjacent energy levels in a hydrogen atom decreases as the principal quantum number increases. This is because the energy levels get closer together as you move further from the nucleus.

As the Principal Quantum Number of the Hydrogen Atom Increases