Question

Which is true and explain?

a. An increased number of protons and electrons increases the attraction between them.
b. An increased number of protons and electrons decreases the attraction between them.
C. An increased number of protons and electrons has no effect on the attraction between them

Answer 1

a. An increased number of protons and electrons increases the attraction between them.

Step-by-step explanation:

The positively charged protons in the nucleus attract the negatively charged electrons. As the number of protons in the nucleus increases, the electronegativity or attraction will increase.