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Which electrons have the most energy in an atom

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The electron that have the most energy in an atom is

electrons in the outer most shell


Explanation

Electrons in the outer shell have higher energy and they travel fur from the nucleus than those in the inner shells.

As the electrons move away form the nucleus its energy become less and less negative, that is their energy increases.

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