In which orbital would an electron (on average)be closest to the nucleus?
A) 3p
B) 6f
C) 3s
D) 3d
E) 6d

Name: In which orbital would an electron (on average)be closest to the nucleus? A) 3p B) 6f C) 3s D) 3d E) 6d
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The 3s orbital has the lowest energy and therefore the electron would be closest to the nucleus on average. The other options are higher energy orbitals and the electron would be farther away on average.

In Which Orbital Would an Electron (On Average)be Closest to the Nucleus