Answer
False; square of
Work Step by Step
The general trend is correct. However, the energy of an electron of a hydrogen atom is actually inversely proportional to the square of the principle quantum number. Thus, the phrase is not correct.
Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)
by Moore, John W.; Stanitski, Conrad L.
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
1285199049
ISBN 13:
978-1-28519-904-7
Chapter 5 - Electron Configurations and the Periodic Table - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 240e: 112b
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