As the Electron Shells Move Farther from the Nucleus, Total

question 8

Multiple Choice

As the electron shells move farther from the nucleus, total electron energies ____ and binding energies ____.

• A)decrease; decrease
• B)increase; increase
• C)increase; decrease
• D)decrease; increase

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