Question

The attraction between the electron and the proton in the nucleus: A) increases b) decreases c) stay the same

Answer 1

Increases

Step-by-step explanation:

• When you move across the period from left to right, the attraction between the electron and the proton in the nucleus increases
• An increase in the attraction between the electron and the proton in the nucleus is due to the increased nuclear charge.
• Across the period from left to right, an increase in the number of protons results in an increased nuclear charge.
• An increase in nuclear charge, in turn, causes an increase in the attraction between the nucleus and the electrons.