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Energy of an electron increases with increase in distance from the nucleus. Comment on the change in kinetic energy and potential energy.

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factors affecting kinetic energy and potential energy of an electron.
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  • When the atomic electron is at infinite distance from the nucleus, its energy is

    A
    infinity
    B
    zero
    C
    negative
    D
    positive

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    B
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    C
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    D
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