The Energy States of Atoms Containing More Than One Electron

question 113

Multiple Choice

The 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 statements is generally correct.

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