Salvatore

Biology

5 June, 21:57

Which of the following does not accurately describe the forces that exist with an atom?

A. Electrons closer to the nucleus and electrons farther from the nucleus repel due to like charges.

B. Electrons in an atom are attracted to the protons within the nucleus due to opposite charges.

C. Electrons positioned closer to the nucleus have a greater attraction to the protons and are more likely to be discharged from the atom than electrons farther away.

D. Electrons positioned farther away from the nucleus are less attracted to the nucleus than are electrons positioned closer to the nucleus.