Which of the following might best explain the reason why electrons are restricted to certain energy levels in an atom?

A. They are travelling at very high speeds.
B. They behave like restricted waves and are self-reinforcing.
C. They are interacting with the light around the atom.
D. They are out of phase and self-destruct when outside of distinct energy regions.
E. They behave like chaotic waves of alternating frequency.


Answer: B

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