GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where are electrons located?
A
In the electron clouds
B
In the nucleus
C
In the protons
D
Paired with the neutrons
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: By the definition, electron cloud is the area around the nucleus of an atom where electrons are most likely to be found.

Detailed explanation-2: -Electron cloud: A group of electrons circulating around a nucleus or a molecule. Usually refers to the valence electrons.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is electron shell or energy level. Electron shells or energy levels are the places in an electron cloud where an electron is most likely to be found. They have fixed distances from the nucleus, and each electron shell can accommodate a specific amount of electrons.

Detailed explanation-4: -Electrons are arranged in 4 Shells of increasing energy at increasing distances from the nucleus. Electrons fill lower energy shells first before using the higher energy shells. The 1st Shell can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.

Detailed explanation-5: -Where Are Electrons? Unlike protons and neutrons, which are located inside the nucleus at the center of the atom, electrons are found outside the nucleus. Because opposite electric charges attract each other, negative electrons are attracted to the positive nucleus.

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