An atom is electrically neutral because it has one electron for each proton. The properties of an atom are determined by the arrangement of its electrons in their orbitals. Which of the following statements is true about the energy of electrons in an atom?
1) Electrons in orbitals closest to the nucleus have the lowest energy.
2) Electrons in orbitals further from the nucleus have the lowest energy.
3) Electrons in orbitals closest to the nucleus have the strongest energy.
4) Electrons in orbitals further from the nucleus have the strongest energy.

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