Which sentence correctly describes the position of electrons within an atom?

A. Electrons exist outside the nucleus in indistinct electron clouds

B. electrons orbit the nucleus in distinct circular paths

c. electrons are attatched to the outside of the nucleus

d. electrons orbit the nucleus in uniform concentric circles

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Anthony

12 June, 15:40

Which sentence correctly describes the position of electrons within an atom?

A. Electrons exist outside the nucleus in indistinct electron clouds

B. electrons orbit the nucleus in distinct circular paths

c. electrons are attatched to the outside of the nucleus

d. electrons orbit the nucleus in uniform concentric circles

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Because the charge of electrons is opposite in sign than protons, the two types of particles attract each other, and this force, known as the Coulomb force, holds the atom together. Electrons travel around the nucleus in orbitals