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CHEMISTRY
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Question
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Which subatomic particle would have the greatest potential energy?
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an electron on an outer orbital
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a proton in the nucleus
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a neutron in the nucleus
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an electron on an inner orbital
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Excited electrons move at greater speed around the nucleus and with more kinetic energy than they did at ground state. Excited electrons also have more potential energy than ground-state electrons.
Detailed explanation-2: -A: Electrons with the most energy would be found in energy level IV.
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