Why is the first ionization energy of Br less than that of Cl?
A) Bromine has more protons than chlorine.
B) Bromine has more electrons than chlorine.
C) The core charge on bromine is less than that on chlorine.
D) The outer shell electrons in bromine are farther from the nucleus than in chlorine.
E) none of these
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