Which of the following statements about electrons is not true?

A) Electrons orbit the nucleus rather like planets orbiting the Sun.

B) Within an atom, an electron can have only particular energies.

C) Electrons can jump between energy levels in an atom only if they receive or give up an amount of energy equal to the difference in energy between the energy levels.

D) An electron has a negative electrical charge.

E) Electrons have very little mass compared to protons or neutrons

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Franco Hardin

Physics

31 May, 01:57

Which of the following statements about electrons is not true?

A) Electrons orbit the nucleus rather like planets orbiting the Sun.

B) Within an atom, an electron can have only particular energies.

C) Electrons can jump between energy levels in an atom only if they receive or give up an amount of energy equal to the difference in energy between the energy levels.

D) An electron has a negative electrical charge.

E) Electrons have very little mass compared to protons or neutrons

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Dax Long · Answer 1

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Explanation:

Electrons do not orbit the nucleus rather like the planets orbiting the Sun. Electrons do not orbit they are simply used for a microscope, laser, radiation therapy, and electronics.