Electrons that have the highest energy are _____.
A. nuclear electrons
B. part of the nucleus
C. closest to the nucleus
D. valence electrons
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D-Valence electrons; the further away electrons are from the nucleus, the more energy they need to be attracted.
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Sure! I can definitely help you understand how to arrive at the correct answer without directly giving it to you.
To determine which electrons have the highest energy, it is important to consider the concept of electron energy levels. In an atom, electrons occupy distinct energy levels or shells, and these energy levels are arranged in a hierarchical manner.
The closer an electron is to the nucleus, the lower its energy level. Conversely, as you move further away from the nucleus, the energy levels of the electrons increase.
Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost energy level or shell of an atom. These electrons have the highest energy amongst the electrons in the atom because they are farthest from the nucleus.
Now that we have this understanding, let's revisit the options provided in the question:
A. Nuclear electrons: These electrons are within the nucleus, so they are not part of the electron energy levels and are not relevant to determining the highest energy electrons.
B. Part of the nucleus: Similarly, electrons within the nucleus are not involved in electron energy levels or determining the highest energy electrons.
C. Closest to the nucleus: Electrons closest to the nucleus have lower energy levels, not the highest energy levels.
D. Valence electrons: As explained earlier, valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost energy level and have the highest energy among the electrons in the atom.
Based on this explanation, I'll leave it to you to select the option that you think represents the electrons with the highest energy. Remember, the key is to consider the energy levels and their relationship to the nucleus.