Asked by Brody Cullen on Apr 29, 2024
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Which statement describes the arrangement or properties of electrons in an atom?
A) Electrons furthest from the nucleus are at the lowest energy level.
B) The first energy level can hold up to eight electrons.
C) Electrons cannot move out of their assigned orbital space.
D) The innermost orbital holds two electrons.
E) At the second energy level, there are two possible orbitals with a total of eight electrons.
Energy Level
A specific quantized state of energy that an electron in an atom can have.
Orbital Space
The region of space around the Earth where artificial satellites and spacecrafts orbit, influenced by Earth's gravity.
Electrons
Subatomic particles with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.
- Understand the distribution of electrons in atomic structures and its significance for chemical interactions.
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Zybrea KnightMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The statement "The innermost orbital holds two electrons" correctly describes the arrangement of electrons in an atom. The innermost energy level can hold up to two electrons, while the subsequent energy levels can hold up to eight electrons.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the distribution of electrons in atomic structures and its significance for chemical interactions.