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E = -2.178x10^-18 (Z^2 / n^2) J
What is the ionization energy for Hydrogen?
A. 1.634 x 10^-18
B. 2.178 x 10^-18
C. 4.356 x 10^-18
D. 8.712 x 10^-18
The answer is B but my question has to do with why is Z = 1? Wouldn't Z for H be 0?
Thanks a lot guys!
What is the ionization energy for Hydrogen?
A. 1.634 x 10^-18
B. 2.178 x 10^-18
C. 4.356 x 10^-18
D. 8.712 x 10^-18
The answer is B but my question has to do with why is Z = 1? Wouldn't Z for H be 0?
Thanks a lot guys!