An Electron in an Outermost Shell Has More Energy Than

question 122

Multiple Choice

An electron in an outermost shell has more energy than one in an innermost shell because ________.

• A)it is surrounded by more electrons
• B)it is farther from the nucleus
• C)its principle quantum number is higher
• D)It actually has less energy because of inner-shell shielding

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Definitions:

Recency Effect

An effect that occurs when recently encountered information primarily influences attitudes (e.g., a commercial viewed just before shopping influences a shopper’s choices).

Primacy Effect

The idea that what we learn early colors how we judge subsequent information.

Delay

The act of postponing or slowing something down, causing it to occur later than previously planned or expected.

Messages

Units of communication intended to convey information, feelings, or instructions from one entity to another.