Question

Which electrons have the most energy in an atom?

electrons in the innermost electron shell
electrons in the nucleus
electrons in an electron cloud
electrons in the outermost electron shell

Answer 1

electrons in the outermost electron shell

Answer 2

The correct option is THE ELECTRON IN THE OUTERMOST ELECTRON SHELL.
Different levels of energy exist in the atom of an element and these levels are filled with electrons. The electrons in the innermost shell has the lowest energy level while the electrons in the outermost shell has the highest energy level. For an electron to increase its energy level, it has to move to an higher shell; and to decrease its energy level it has to move to a lower shell.