NEETChemistryStructure of Atom
What is the main factor responsible for the stability of an electron in a multi-electron atom?
Options
- AAttraction between the electron and nucleus
- BAttraction between electrons and other electrons
- CRepulsion between the electron and nucleus
- DRepulsion between electrons and protons
Correct answer
A. Attraction between the electron and nucleus
Step-by-step solution
The stability of an electron in a multi-electron atom is because total attractive interactions (between the electron and nucleus) are more than the repulsive interactions.