Questions and Answers
What does the Slater rule state regarding the stability of electron configuration?
The more stable configuration would be the one in which the electron experiences a larger effective nuclear charge (Zeff).
Which term describes the ability of an electron to 'get close' to the nucleus?
Penetration
In the context of isoelectronic species, what does a greater nuclear charge result in?
Smaller atoms or ions
What does ionization energy measure in relation to an atom?
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According to the screening or shielding effect, what causes the outer electrons to not experience the full strength of the nuclear charge?
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