A hydrogen atom consists of a proton and an electron. If the orbital radius of the electron increases, the electric potential energy of the electron due to the proton:
a) increases
b) decreases?

Thank you.

When there is an increment in the orbital radius of the electron so it represents the distance via the nucleus of increment of the hydrogen atom. And, this nucleus should be considered as positively charged.

The equation for potential energy should be

= Ze^2/ -r

Here

Z be the atomic number

And, r be the radius

Here the negative sign represents the electron i.e. revolving should be bounded to the nucleus. Also, the relationship between the radius and the potential energy should be inversely proportional.

A hydrogen atom consists of a proton and an electron. If the orbital radius of the electron increases, the electric potential energy of the electron due to the proton: a) increases b) decreases? Thank you.

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A hydrogen atom consists of a proton and an electron. If the orbital radius of the electron increases, the electric potential energy of the electron due to the proton:
a) increases
b) decreases?

Thank you.