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which takes more energy, removing an electron from an atom where the nucleus has a tight hold on its electrons, or a weak hold on its electron? Explain.
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which takes more energy, removing an electron from an atom where the nucleus has a tight hold on its electrons, or a weak hold on its electron? Explain.

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Tight hold. Imagine it as tho you are stealing candy. It's easier to steal from a baby because their lack of strength but more difficult to steal from a wrestler because of how strong they are.
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moving the electron from an atom would be the right one.
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