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What is the binding energy of a hydrogen atom?

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The binding energy is negative because energy is released when the electron is held by the nucleus.
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The binding energy of a hydrogen atom represents the energy needed to remove the electron from the nucleus. It is given by the following formula: \[ E_b = -13.6 \, {eV} \]

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