an electron and a proton are initially very far apart. They are thenbrjought together to form a hydrogen atom, in which the electron orbits the proton at an average distance of 5.29x10^-11 m. What is the change in electric potential energy?

Explanation:

Given that,

The distance between the electron and proton,

We need to find the change in electric potential energy. It can be calculated as follows :

Where

k is the electrostatic constant

Change,

Put all the values.

So, the required change in electric potential energy is .

i just did an experiment like this in my science class. also the answer is yes, it will get separated because they are two opposites meaning if they are opposite they can not attract.

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