In an atom, an electron that is close to the nucleus is on the highest energy level.

A.true
B.false

I think it is true...?

false

The statement "In an atom, an electron that is close to the nucleus is on the highest energy level" is actually false. In atomic structure, electrons are arranged in different energy levels or shells around the nucleus. These energy levels are often represented as electron clouds or orbits.

The energy levels in an atom are typically labeled as K, L, M, N, and so on, with K being the closest to the nucleus. Electrons that occupy energy levels closer to the nucleus have lower energy levels, while those in outer energy levels have higher energy levels.

This means that the electrons closest to the nucleus are actually on lower energy levels, while the electrons farther away from the nucleus occupy higher energy levels. Therefore, option B, "false," is the correct answer in this case.