In a hydrogen atom, the electron moves about the proton in orbit at a radius of 5.20 x 10^-11 m. Calculate the electrostatic force keeping the electron in orbit.
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We know that the electrostatic force between two charges is given by Coulomb's law, which is F = k * q1 * q2 / r^2, where F is the force, k is Coulomb's constant (8.99 x 10^9 N m^2/C^2), q1 and q2 are the charges, and r is the distance between the charges. Show more…
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