In a hydrogen atom,the average separation between the orbiting electron and the proton is 0.53 * 10^-10 m.What is the force of the electron? Use a negative sign for attractive,positive sign for repulsive force. A)-8.2 * 10^-8 N B)+8.2 * 10^-8 N C)0 D)-4.4 * 10^-3 N E)+4.4 * 10^-3 N

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The force between the electron and the proton in a hydrogen atom is attractive due to their opposite charges, and it is calculated using Coulomb's law. The given options suggest the force is calculated based on the known average separation, and the negative sign in option A indicates an attractive force, which is consistent with the nature of the force between an electron and a proton.

In a Hydrogen Atom,the Average Separation Between the Orbiting Electron