What is the difference between the ionization energy of inner-shell electrons and the ionization energy of outer-shell electrons?
A. The ionization energy of inner-shell electrons is less than the ionization energy of outer-shell electrons.
B. They are equal to each other.
C. The ionization energy of inner-shell electrons is greater than the ionization energy of outer-shell electrons.
D. The ionization energy of inner-shell electrons changes with respect to the ionization energy of outer-shell electrons.
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C, the farther they are, the easier they are to be removed making their energies less.