Which of the Following Is True When Comparing Two Electrons

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true when comparing two electrons that are in different shells of an atom?

• A) The electron in the higher-numbered shell is closer to the nucleus and is easier to remove.
• B) The electron in the higher-numbered shell is closer to the nucleus and is harder to remove.
• C) The electron in the higher-numbered shell is farther from the nucleus and is easier to remove.
• D) The electron in the higher-numbered shell is farther from the nucleus and is harder to remove.

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