Question

State True or False.

A negative energy state is more stable relative to a zero energy state.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

The given statement is True.
A negative energy state is more stable relative to a zero energy state.
The negative sign indicates that there is attraction between the negatively charged electron and positively charged nucleus; and thus work has to be done in order to remove an electron from its equilibrium position.