Using Bohr's equation for the energy levels of the electron in the hydrogen atom, determine the energy (J)of an electron in the n = 4 level. A)-1.36 × 10^-19 B)-5.45 × 10^-19 C)-7.34 × 10¹⁸ D)-1.84 × 10^-29 E)+1.84 × 10^-29

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Bohr's equation for the energy levels of an electron in a hydrogen atom is E = -13.6 eV/n². For n = 4, E = -13.6 eV/16 = -0.85 eV. Converting to joules (1 eV = 1.602 × 10^-19 J), E = -0.85 × 1.602 × 10^-19 J = -1.36 × 10^-19 J.

Using Bohr's Equation for the Energy Levels of the Electron