Energy of Electron in nth Orbit

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Energy of Electron in nth Orbit

### Formula:

$$E_n=-\frac{13.6Z^2}{n^2}\ eV$$

### Terminologies:

- $$E_n$$ β†’ Energy of electron in nth orbit.

- Z β†’ Atomic number.

- n β†’ Principal quantum number.

- eV β†’ Electron volt; unit of energy.

- Negative sign β†’ Represents electron being bound to nucleus.

### Usage:

- Used to calculate energy of electron in hydrogen-like species.

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