Which Statement Describes the Arrangement or Properties of Electrons in an Atom

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the arrangement or properties of electrons in an atom?

• A)Electrons furthest from the nucleus are at the lowest energy level.
• B)The first energy level can hold up to eight electrons.
• C)Electrons cannot move out of their assigned orbital space.
• D)The innermost orbital holds two electrons.
• E)At the second energy level, there are two possible orbitals with a total of eight electrons.

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Definitions:

Motivation

The internal and external factors that stimulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested and committed to a job, role, or subject.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform an activity for its inherent satisfaction rather than for some separable consequence.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, or praise, which stands in contrast to intrinsic motivation, which is driven by the enjoyment or interest in the activity itself.

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