Question

atomic numbers and electron configurations
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consider the model of a sodium atom.
which feature does the model show accurately?
○ the size of the electrons in different shells
○ the shapes of the orbitals in different shells
○ the distribution of electrons in different shells
○ the orientation of the orbitals in different shells

Explanation:

This simplified Bohr-style model of sodium only depicts electrons grouped into distinct energy levels (shells), showing how many electrons occupy each shell. It does not represent electron size, orbital shapes, or orbital orientation, which are features of more advanced quantum mechanical models.

Answer:

the distribution of electrons in different shells