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?

Larger nuclear charge lowers energy, more electrons in an orbital lowers energy.

Larger nuclear charge lowers energy, more electrons in an orbital increases energy.

Smaller nuclear charge lowers energy, more electrons in an orbital lowers energy.

Smaller nuclear charge lowers energy, more electrons in an orbital increases energy.

None of the above statements is generally correct.

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Conrad Reilly

6 February, 14:41

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Lilianna Smith · Answer 1

Larger nuclear charge lowers energy, more electrons in an orbital increases energy.