The Electron Binding Energy Is Stronger When

question 37

Multiple Choice

The electron binding energy is stronger when

• A) there are more protons and the electron is closer to the nucleus
• B) there are fewer protons and the electron is closer to the nucleus
• C) there are fewer protons and the electron is farther from the nucleus
• D) there are more protons and the electron is farther from the nucleus

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