Which of the following is true when comparing two electrons that are in different shells of an atom?
A) The electron in the higher-numbered shell is closer to the nucleus and is easier to remove.
B) The electron in the higher-numbered shell is closer to the nucleus and is harder to remove.
C) The electron in the higher-numbered shell is farther from the nucleus and is easier to remove.
D) The electron in the higher-numbered shell is farther from the nucleus and is harder to remove.

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Electrons in higher-numbered shells are farther from the nucleus due to the increasing radius of each subsequent shell. These electrons are also easier to remove because they experience less electrostatic attraction from the positively charged nucleus, compared to electrons in lower-numbered shells.

Which of the Following Is True When Comparing Two Electrons