Coulomb's law states that the electrical force between two charged objects is greater when the charges are stronger, and closer together. The force repels for like charges and attracts for different charges. So, in terms of Coulomb's law, why would it be easier to eject electrons that are in the outermost valence shell?

Coulomb's law states that the electrical force between two charged objects is greater when the charges are stronger, and closer together. The force repels for like charges and attracts for different charges. So, in terms of Coulomb's law, why would it be easier to eject electrons that are in the outermost valence shell?

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter21: Electric Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 91A

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