2.7 - Effective Nuclear Charge and Shielding
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Practice Questions
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What does effective nuclear charge (Z_eff) refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how inner electrons impact outer ones.
How do inner electrons influence outer electrons?
💡 Hint: Consider the concept of repulsion.
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What is the main purpose of Slater's Rules?
💡 Hint: Think about what we are trying to understand regarding charge.
True or False: The shielding effect increases Z_eff.
💡 Hint: Consider the influence of inner electrons on outer electrons.
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How would Z_eff change if an electron was added to a neutral atom, assuming no other changes?
💡 Hint: Consider how you calculated Z_eff earlier.
Discuss the implications of varying Z_eff on the reactivity of elements, particularly between group 1 and group 17 elements.
💡 Hint: Reflect on their positions in the periodic table.
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