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natalie2426

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An electron in an outermost shell has more energy than one in an innermost shell because ________.
 
  A) it is surrounded by more electrons
  B) it is farther from the nucleus
  C) its principle quantum number is higher
  D) It actually has less energy because of inner-shell shielding

Question 2

A material with a high specific heat ________.
 
  A) takes a lot of energy to change its temperature
  B) melts at a high temperature
  C) rapidly cools, giving up its heat
  D) changes temperature very rapidly when heated
  E) takes a very small temperature change to change the amount of heat in a material


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Reply #1 on: Aug 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


natalie2426

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Reply #2 on: Aug 27, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Aug 27, 2018
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