In which orbital below would an electron (on average)be closest to the nucleus?
A) 4f
B) 4s
C) 2s
D) 5d
E) 5p

Name: In which orbital below would an electron (on average)be closest to the nucleus? A) 4f B) 4s C) 2s D) 5d E) 5p
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Orbitals that are closer to the nucleus have a lower principal quantum number (n). The 2s orbital has a lower n value than the other options, and therefore the electron would be closest to the nucleus on average.

In Which Orbital Below Would an Electron (On Average)be Closest