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Which electron is, on average, closer to the nucleus: an electron in a 2 orbital or an electron in a 3 s orbital?
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Quantum numbers describe the state of an electron in an atom. The principal quantum number, often symbolized as 'n', indicates the main energy level occupied by the electron. The energy levels can range from one through six. Show more…
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