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Which of the following phrases describes how the position of an electron relates to its energy?A.The closer an electron is to the nucleus, the higher the energy level it is in.B.The electrons within the core of the atom possess the highest energy.C.The farther an electron is from the nucleus, the greater its energy.D.The farther an electron is from the nucleus, the lower its energy.

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Which of the following phrases describes how the position of an electron relates to its energy?A.The closer an electron is to the nucleus, the higher the energy level it is in.B.The electrons within the core of the atom possess the highest energy.C.The farther an electron is from the nucleus, the greater its energy.D.The farther an electron is from the nucleus, the lower its energy.

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The correct answer is C. The farther an electron is from the nucleus, the greater its energy. This is because electrons in higher energy levels are further from the nucleus and have more energy. They are also less tightly bound to the nucleus and are therefore more reactive.

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