Energy States of Atoms Containing More Than One Electron Arise

Multiple Choice

Energy states of atoms containing more than one electron arise from nucleus-electron and electron-electron interactions. Which of the following statements correctly describes these effects?

A) Larger nuclear charge lowers energy, more electrons in an orbital lowers energy.
B) Larger nuclear charge lowers energy, more electrons in an orbital increases energy.
C) Smaller nuclear charge lowers energy, more electrons in an orbital lowers energy.
D) Smaller nuclear charge lowers energy, more electrons in an orbital increases energy.
E) None of these statements is generally correct.