How does the energy of an electron relate with the distance from the nucleus?

A. The closer an electron is from the nucleus, the greater its energy.
B. The farther an electron is from the nucleus, the greater its energy.
C. The farther a proton is from the nucleus, the greater the electron's energy.
D. The closer a proton is from the nucleus, the greater the electron's energy.
E. The closer a neutron is from the nucleus, the greater the electron's energy.


Answer: B

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