Because Electron Potential Energy Is Greater the Farther Away a Bound

question 42

Multiple Choice

Because electron potential energy is greater the farther away a bound electron is from the nucleus, what results from an outer shell electron falling into an inner shell vacancy?

• A) The size of the nucleus increases.
• B) The atomic weight of the element increases.
• C) The binding energy of the outer shell electron decreases.
• D) Electromagnetic energy is released.
• E) The nucleus emits a proton.

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