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Mr. Soto was trying to explain how electrons move around the nucleus of an atom in circular orbits. Which analogy BEST represents this concept?
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A Earth spins on its axis.Earth spins on its axis.
B The planets go around the sun.The planets go around the sun.
C Particles of dust move around in random order.Particles of dust move around in random order.
D A ball starts moving when another ball hits it.
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B. The planets go around the sun.
This is the best analogy for electrons in circular orbits around a nucleus (Bohr model). Note: it's a simplified picture—modern quantum mechanics describes electrons as probability clouds (orbitals), not tiny planets on fixed tracks.
This is the best analogy for electrons in circular orbits around a nucleus (Bohr model). Note: it's a simplified picture—modern quantum mechanics describes electrons as probability clouds (orbitals), not tiny planets on fixed tracks.
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