Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct ground-state electron configuration for rubidium (Rb)?
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10. Periodic Properties of the Elements
The Electron Configuration
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The more _________ an electron has, the further away it can be from the nucleus.
A
mass
B
spin
C
energy
D
charge
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Understand the concept of electron energy levels in an atom: electrons occupy specific energy levels or shells around the nucleus.
Recall that electrons with higher energy are found in orbitals that are farther from the nucleus, meaning energy determines the electron's distance from the nucleus.
Recognize that mass and charge of an electron are constant properties and do not affect how far an electron can be from the nucleus.
Understand that spin is a quantum property related to the electron's intrinsic angular momentum, but it does not determine the electron's distance from the nucleus.
Therefore, the correct property that allows an electron to be further from the nucleus is its energy.
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