Electrons
A) are found in the area outside the nucleus known as the cloud.
B) may gain energy but do not lose energy.
C) cannot move from one shell to another within the cloud.
D) are located farthest from the nucleus and have the least energy.
E) are positively charged particles in an atom.

Question

Electrons
A) are found in the area outside the nucleus known as the cloud.
B) may gain energy but do not lose energy.
C) cannot move from one shell to another within the cloud.
D) are located farthest from the nucleus and have the least energy.
E) are positively charged particles in an atom.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Electrons are found in the area outside the nucleus known as the cloud, also called electron cloud or orbital. This is where they orbit the nucleus and interact with other atoms.

Answer: B
 Electrons can both gain and lose energy through various processes such as absorption or emission of photons, but they do not lose energy spontaneously as they are bound to the nucleus by electromagnetic attraction.

Answer: C
 Electrons can move from one shell to another within the cloud, this process is also known as electron transition. The energy level of an electron changes when it transitions between shells, emitting or absorbing energy in the form of radiation.

Answer: D
 Electrons located farthest from the nucleus have the highest energy and are located in the outermost shell or valence shell. These electrons are involved in chemical reactions and bonding with other atoms.

Answer: E
 Electrons are negatively charged particles in an atom, while protons are positively charged and located in the nucleus, and neutrons have no charge and also located in the nucleus.