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• Describe the distribution of electrons around the nucleus of an atom

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Viewed simply, electrons are arranged in shells around an atom's nucleus. Electrons closest to the nucleus will have the lowest energy. Electrons further away from the nucleus will have higher energy. ... In a more realistic model, electrons move in atomic orbitals, or subshells.

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