Answer:
A 3s orbital is at a greater average distance from the nucleus than a 2s orbital
Explanation:
As the principal quantum number n increases, the distance of the orbital from the nucleus increases. Hence if we consider the 2s and 3s orbitals, it is easy to see that the 3s orbital is at a greater distance from the nucleus than the 2s orbitals.
This is clearly seen when we plot the radial distribution against the distance from the nucleus. This enables us to visualize the region in space in which an electron may be found.
