Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Relationship Between

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between principal energy levels of an electron and the principal quantum number?

• A)Energy levels have no relationship to principal quantum number
• B)In general, energy levels increase in the principal quantum number order s < p < d < f
• C)In general, energy levels decrease as principal quantum number orbital occupancy increases
• D)In general, energies decrease as the principal quantum number increases
• E)In general, energies increase as the principal quantum number increases

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