Energy States of Atoms Containing More Than One Electron Arise

question 16

Multiple Choice

Energy states of atoms containing more than one electron arise from nucleus-electron and electron-electron interactions. Which of the following statements correctly describes these effects?

• A)Larger nuclear charge lowers energy, more electrons in an orbital lowers energy.
• B)Larger nuclear charge lowers energy, more electrons in an orbital increases energy.
• C)Smaller nuclear charge lowers energy, more electrons in an orbital lowers energy.
• D)Smaller nuclear charge lowers energy, more electrons in an orbital increases energy.
• E)None of these choices are correct.

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