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What does Zeff represent in the context of the text?
What does Zeff represent in the context of the text?
- 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)
What does the term 'screening' refer to in the text?
What does the term 'screening' refer to in the text?
- 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)
What is the trend of atomic size as Zeff increases?
What is the trend of atomic size as Zeff increases?
- Atomic size remains constant
- Atomic size decreases (correct)
- Atomic size increases
- Atomic size becomes unpredictable
What is the order of attraction towards the nucleus for subshells in the text?
What is the order of attraction towards the nucleus for subshells in the text?
What is the term used for the reduction of effective nuclear charge by inner electrons?
What is the term used for the reduction of effective nuclear charge by inner electrons?
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Zeff
Zeff
Effective nuclear charge experienced by an electron.
Screening/Shielding
Screening/Shielding
Reduction of effective nuclear charge by inner electrons.
Atomic size trend with Zeff
Atomic size trend with Zeff
Atomic size decreases as Zeff increases.
Subshell attraction order
Subshell attraction order
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Shielding Effect
Shielding Effect
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