In an electron cloud, an electron that is farther away from the nucleus has?

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Biology

Dario Hodge

9 May, 01:14

In an electron cloud, an electron that is farther away from the nucleus has?

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Jakayla · Answer 1

It has more energy than an electron that is closer to the nucleus.

This is because electrons further away are much less stable and have to move quickly to achieve stability, thus creating more energy.

Jacqueline Mullen · Answer 2

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.