How does the energy of electrons change as you move far away from the nucleus

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Chemistry

Zachery Benton

9 November, 06:38

How does the energy of electrons change as you move far away from the nucleus

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Riya Mcguire · Answer 1

As you move further away the energy increases as it makes the atom want to react

Kolton · Answer 2

Electron's further from the nucleus are held more weakly by the nucleus, and thus can be removed by spending less energy. Hence we say they have higher energy.