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What is the highest possible energy an electron can have as a part of a hydrogen atom?
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In the context of atomic physics and quantum mechanics, the energy levels of electrons in a hydrogen atom are quantized. The highest possible energy is theoretically when the electron is at an infinite distance from the nucleus, effectively ionizing the atom. This energy is represented by zero or closer to zero energy in some models, compared to the negative values of bound states.
Educational websites covering this topic typically explain the concept using the Bohr model or quantum mechanical models to illustrate energy levels and transitions. They may also include diagrams showing these quantized energy levels and the ionization process.
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