As the energy level of an electron increases,the electron's distance from the nucleus,on average,
A)increases.
B)decreases.
C)remains the same.
D)cannot be predicted.

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As the electron gains energy, it moves to a higher energy level or shell. These shells are further away from the nucleus and therefore the distance between the nucleus and the electron increases on average.

As the Energy Level of an Electron Increases,the Electron's Distance