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The orbit closest to the nucleus has the lowest energy.


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Solution

The correct option is A True

The orbit closest to the nucleus is K and has the lowest energy because there exists an attractive force between the positive charge of the nucleus and surrounding shell electrons and this force stabilizes the shell.

Since the shell closest to the nucleus has lower energy, therefore, the given statement is true.


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