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)An electron has a negative electrical charge.
D)Electrons have very little mass compared to protons or neutrons.
E)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.

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Electrons do not orbit the nucleus like planets orbiting the Sun. The correct description is that electrons exist in a cloud or shell around the nucleus and their movement is described by a probability distribution.

Which of the Following Statements About Electrons Is Not True