For an electron in a given atom,the larger n,the
A)larger the average distance from the nucleus and the higher the orbital energy.
B)larger the average distance from the nucleus and the lower the orbital energy.
C)smaller the average distance from the nucleus and the higher the orbital energy.
D)smaller the average distance from the nucleus and the lower the orbital energy.

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As the value of n increases, the electron is found farther from the nucleus and therefore has a larger average distance from the nucleus. At the same time, the energy of the electron in that orbital also increases. So, larger n corresponds to larger average distance from the nucleus and higher the orbital energy.

For an Electron in a Given Atom,the Larger N,the