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Hydrogen Atom Stability

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What is the primary reason that the electron in a hydrogen atom does not collapse into the nucleus, despite the electrostatic force of attraction?

A

The gravitational force balances the electric force

B

Quantum mechanical effects

C

Nuclear strong force repels the electron

D

Thermal energy keeps the electron in orbit

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