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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