Question

11 multiple choice 1 point why does oxygen (o) have a stronger coulombic attraction than carbon (c)? oxygen has less energy levels causing the valence electrons to be closer to the protons in the nucleus. oxygen is a gas. carbon has less energy levels causing the valence electrons to be closer to the protons in the nucleus. carbons valence electrons are on the same energy level as oxygens causing their valence electrons to be about the same distance from the nucleus. however, carbon has more protons in the nucleus to attract the valence electrons more. oxygens valence electrons are on the same energy level as carbons causing their valence electrons to be about the same distance from the nucleus. however, oxygen has more protons in the nucleus to attract the valence electrons more.

Explanation:

Coulombic attraction depends on charge and distance. Oxygen and carbon have valence - electrons at similar distances, but oxygen has more protons for stronger attraction.

Answer:

Oxygen's valence electrons are on the same energy level as Carbon's causing their valence electrons to be about the same distance from the nucleus. However, Oxygen has more protons in the nucleus to attract the valence electrons more.