What factor (s) may be responsible for the ionization energy within a period?

A.) The valence electrons are further from the nucleus when moving from left to right.

B.) The valence electrons remain at the same distance from the nucleus when moving left to right.

C.) The diameter of the atom decreases somewhat as electrons are added.

D.) The attractive force of the nucleus increases.

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Iris Gillespie

22 December, 02:33

What factor (s) may be responsible for the ionization energy within a period?

A.) The valence electrons are further from the nucleus when moving from left to right.

B.) The valence electrons remain at the same distance from the nucleus when moving left to right.

C.) The diameter of the atom decreases somewhat as electrons are added.

D.) The attractive force of the nucleus increases.

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Olivia Lozano · Answer 1

"The diameter of the atom decreases somewhat as electrons are added" and "The attractive force of the nucleus increases" are the factors that may be responsible for the ionization energy within a period. The correct options among all the options that are given in the question are option "C" and option "D".