Question

one way in which elements differ from each other is the structure of the electron cloud in each elements atoms. in an electron cloud, an electron that is farther away from the nucleus has
a greater charge than an electron near the nucleus.
a smaller charge than an electron near the nucleus
a higher energy than an electron near the nucleus.
a lower energy than an electron near the nucleus.

Explanation:

Electrons in an atom's electron - cloud have different energy levels. Electrons farther from the nucleus are in higher energy orbitals. All electrons have the same charge ($- 1.6\times10^{-19}$ C).

Answer:

C. a higher energy than an electron near the nucleus