The orbits of electrons in an atom are sometimes compared with the orbits of the planets around the Sun.However,only one of the following characteristics of electron orbits is shared with planetary orbits.Which one?
A) Larger orbits are associated with higher energies.
B) The particle motions must be described by quantum mechanics.
C) Only certain allowed orbits exist with certain allowed energies and allowed distances.
D) The orbiting particles exhibit both particle and wave properties.

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In both atomic and planetary systems, larger orbits are associated with higher energies.

The Orbits of Electrons in an Atom Are Sometimes Compared