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← ScienceWhich consequence results when increasing the nuclear charge within a tungsten atom?
A)Orbital energies decrease non-linearly✓
B)Atomic radius increases proportionally
C)Hybridization exhibits decreased radial probability
D)Ionization energy threshold approaches zero
💡 Explanation
Increased nuclear charge within tungsten causes greater effective attraction for electrons; orbital energies decrease due to the greater electrostatic force stabilizing all orbitals. This is attributable to electron shielding rather than atomic radius expansion or weakened ionization, therefore orbital energies become more negative representing greater stabilization.
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