Question

One way in which elements differ from each other is the structure of the electron cloud in each element’s atoms. In an electron cloud, an electron that is farther away from the nucleus has

Answer 1

One way in which elements differ from each other is the structure of the electron cloud in each element's atoms. In an electron cloud, an electron that is farther away from the nucleus has

a higher energy than an electron near the nucleus.

Answer 2

An electron that is farther away from the nucleus has higher energy as compared to the electrons which are closer to the nucleus.