Which of the following does not accurately describe the forces that exist with an atom?
A. Electrons positioned farther away from the nucleus are less attracted to the nucleus than are electrons positioned closer to the nucleus.
B. Electrons closer to the nucleus and electrons farther from the nucleus repel due to like charges.
C. Electrons positioned closer to the nucleus have a greater attraction to the protons and are more likely to be discharged from the atom than electrons farther away.
D. Electrons in an atom are attracted to the protons within the nucleus due to opposite charges.
C is false. Specifically the second part of the sentence, that the electrons closer to the nucleus are more likely to be discharged from the atom than electrons farther away contradicts the theory and the experience.
