Question

question 13 (multiple choice worth 5 points) (02.05r lc) which of the following statements is true about energy quantization at the atomic level? electrons in the outermost orbits are the most stable. electrons in all the orbits around the nucleus have the same amount of energy. electrons in the orbit closest to the nucleus have the least amount of energy. electrons absorb or release the same amount of energy independent of the energy levels.

Explanation:

Electrons in lower - energy levels are closer to the nucleus. The orbit closest to the nucleus is the lowest energy level. So, electrons in this orbit have the least amount of energy. Electrons in outermost orbits are less stable as they are more likely to participate in chemical reactions. Electrons in different orbits have different amounts of energy, and the energy absorbed or released by electrons depends on the energy - level transition.

Answer:

C. Electrons in the orbit closest to the nucleus have the least amount of energy.