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    May 10, 2012, 10:55 AM
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    2. Why are the electrons in a helium atom closer the nucleus compared to the electron in a hydrogen atom?
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    May 10, 2012, 11:14 AM
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    2. Why are the electrons in a helium atom closer the nucleus compared to the electron in a hydrogen atom?
    Think of the force of attraction between oppositely charge particles - a He atom has two protons in the neucleus whereas a H atom has only one. How would this effect the electrons?
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