What determines the amount of energy in a shell? Will K energy level < L shell? Is this because of placement with respect to the nucleus? Please explain.
2007-02-12 22:25:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
You are correct in thinking this has something to do with the nucleus. The electrons are negative and are attracted to the positive nucleus. To move the electrons farther away from the nucleus you must add energy. This makes the outer levels of electrons higher in energy.
Imagine you hold two magnets together letting the N and S poles attract. Now slowly pull the magnets apart. You will feel the "tug" of the magnetic forces as you try to pull them apart. You must use your own energy to make the magnets move apart - they will not separate on their own. This is similar to the way the electrons are attracted to the nucleus.
2007-02-12 23:34:05 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not know
2007-02-13 07:41:32 · answer #2 · answered by ptfklmn abcdef 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋