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Electrons are in constant motion outside of the nucleus. In some atoms there may be numerous

electrons surrounding the nucleus. The reason that these electrons do not collide with each other is due
to the fact that they occupy different, (blank)
or energy levels

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Because opposite electric charges attract each other, negative electrons are attracted to the positive nucleus. This force of attraction keeps electrons constantly moving through the otherwise empty space around the nucleus

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