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Are electrons more likely to be ina na energy level chlose to the nucleus or far away from the nucleus and why?
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Close to the nucleus. At that position, they have less potential energy. It is as if an object is lower in a gravitational field (closer to Earth); therefore, these energy levels are also called "lower energy levels", by analogy.
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Does the nucleus contain electrons?
Yes; the 1s electrons are most likely to be in the nucleus.No, the electrons are on the outer shell, but a nucleus contains neutrons and protons.
Are high energy electrons more likely to be found far away from the nucleus or closer to the nucleus?
farther from the nucleus Answer2: Electrons nearer the nucleus have a higher velocity and thus higher energy EP= -Ze2zc/2r = Zalpha ch/r = -vh/r This is similar to planets nearer the sun move faster mv2=mGM/r.
What do electrons move around?
Within the electric field of a nucleus, electrons are most likely to be found far outside the nucleus. However, it is NOT the case that electrons are orbiting a nucleus like planets around a star.
What is an electron's most likely location in the electron cloud?
The Valence electrons, i.e. those in the outer shell of a compound are most likely to be involved in bonding. This is because they are further away from the nucleus of their atom, so experience less attractive force towards it. They are also shielded from this attraction by any electrons between them and the nucleus. Therefore, they require less energy to remove.
What area is where modern scientist think electrons are likely to be found?
Electrons are most likely to be found in the electron cloud surrounding the atomic nucleus.
A region around the nucleus of an atom where electrons are likely to be found.?
Electron orbitals.
How can you predict whether an isotope nucleus is likely to be stable?
You can not predict whether an isotope nucleus is likely to be stable. There is a lack of electrons in the nucleus creating a chemical change in the atom becoming stable.
Where on an atom can electrons can be found?
Electrons can be found in regions of space around the nucleus called electron shells or energy levels. These shells are designated by the principal quantum number, with the first shell closest to the nucleus and subsequent shells further away. Within each shell, electrons occupy specific orbitals, which are specific regions where electrons are most likely to be found.
What is the electron cloud called?
Not exactly. An electron is an actual physical particle with a negative charge. An electron cloud is (generally) a spherical area around the nucleus of an atom that predicts where the electrons might be located.
Where are the electrons with less energy most likely located?
It's in the outermost shell of the electron.
What is a region around the nucleus in which electrons move about?
Electrons surround the nucleus of an atom in patterns called electron shells.
Why large atoms are more likely to lose electrons?
In simplistic terms, an atom's electrons are held tot he atom because they are attracted to the positively charged nucleus. In larger atoms the electrons are farther away from that nucleus and there are usually more electrons in between, resulting in a weaker attraction.
