Question

question 5 (1 point)
how does the energy of an electron change when the electron moves closer to the nucleus?
o a it increases.
o b it stays the same
o c it decreases.
o d it doubles.

Explanation:

Electrons in an atom have quantized energy levels. The energy of an electron is related to its distance from the nucleus. According to the Bohr model and quantum mechanical principles, electrons in lower - energy orbitals (closer to the nucleus) have lower energy. When an electron moves closer to the nucleus, it is moving to a lower - energy state.

Answer:

C. It decreases.