In the electron-wave model of the atom, an electron in the second energy level contains
A)a single wavelength.
B)two wavelengths.
C)any number of wavelengths.
D)none of the above

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In the electron-wave model, the second energy level is associated with standing waves that can be thought of as having two wavelengths. This is because the second energy level can support waves that fit two complete wavelengths around the nucleus.

In the Electron-Wave Model of the Atom, an Electron in the Second