Question

A group of students were discussing the lonization energies of Selenium and Flourine. Which student is correct for the reason why their element has the highest lonization energy? O A Student C says F because the larger the atom, the stronger the attraction between protons and valence electrons. The stronger the attraction the more energy is needed to remove a valence electron. B. Student B says Se because the smaller the atom, the stronger the attraction between protons and valence electrons. The stronger the attraction, the more energy is needed to remove a valence electron. C. Student D says F because the smaller the atom, the stronger the attraction between protons and valence electrons. The stronger the attraction, the more energy is needed to remove a valence electron. OD. Student A says Se because the larger the atom, the stronger the attraction between protons and valence electrons. The stronger the attraction the more energy is needed to remove a valence electron.​

Answer 1

I think the Answer is C because Flourine is stronger in electron attraction and is smaller so it has a stronger electronic pull. Hope this helps :)