The ground state energy of a hydrogen atom is $-13.6 \; eV$. What are the kinetic and potential energies of the electron in this state?

  • A
    Kinetic energy $= 13.6 \; eV$,Potential energy $= -27.2 \; eV$
  • B
    Kinetic energy $= -13.6 \; eV$,Potential energy $= 27.2 \; eV$
  • C
    Kinetic energy $= 27.2 \; eV$,Potential energy $= -13.6 \; eV$
  • D
    Kinetic energy $= -27.2 \; eV$,Potential energy $= 13.6 \; eV$

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