Question
Within an atom, electrons
A.
are inside the nucleus and are motionless.
B.
are in motion outside the nucleus.
C.
are in motion inside the nucleus.
D.
are outside the nucleus and are motionless.
A.
are inside the nucleus and are motionless.
B.
are in motion outside the nucleus.
C.
are in motion inside the nucleus.
D.
are outside the nucleus and are motionless.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
B. are in motion outside the nucleus.
In an atom, electrons occupy regions of space called orbitals, which are located outside the nucleus, and they are in constant motion around the nucleus.
B. are in motion outside the nucleus.
In an atom, electrons occupy regions of space called orbitals, which are located outside the nucleus, and they are in constant motion around the nucleus.