The energy level diagram ranks orbitals by their ________.
A)sizes
B)complexity
C)electron capacities
D)average distance from the nucleus

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The energy level diagram shows the relative energy levels of different orbitals in an atom. The orbitals are ordered by their average distance from the nucleus, with the lower energy levels (closer to the nucleus) being filled first. Therefore, choice D - average distance from the nucleus - is the correct answer. Choices A, B, and C are not accurate ways to rank orbitals in an energy level diagram.

The Energy Level Diagram Ranks Orbitals by Their ________