Electrons

Question

Electrons
A)are found in areas outside the nucleus known as orbitals.
B)may gain or lose energy.
C)may move from one orbital to another.
D)are located farthest from the nucleus and have the least energy.
E)are found in areas outside the nucleus known as orbitals, may gain or lose energy, and may move from one orbital to another.

Accepted Answer

All of the statements are true. Electrons are found in areas outside the nucleus known as orbitals. They may gain or lose energy and may also move from one orbital to another. Therefore, choice E is the correct answer. Option D is not correct because electrons with the least energy are actually located closest to the nucleus.