Periodic Table Concepts Quiz

Total number of protons in the nucleus

Atomic number of an element

Number of neutrons in the nucleus

Effective nuclear charge experienced by an electron (correct)

The attraction between the nucleus and outer electrons

The process of determining electron configuration

The process of shielding the nucleus from outer electrons

Reduction of the effective nuclear charge by inner electrons (correct)

Atomic size remains constant

Atomic size decreases (correct)

Atomic size increases

Atomic size becomes unpredictable

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