Chemistry: Principles and Practice (3rd Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 0534420125
ISBN 13: 978-0-53442-012-3

Chapter 7 - Electronic Structure - Questions and Exercises - Questions - Page 284: 7.10

Answer

Electronic repulsion and electronic shielding arise due to the presence of more than one electron. This both reduces the effective nuclear charge on the electrons in higher energy levels.

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Electronic repulsion and electronic shielding arise due to the presence of more than one electron. This both reduces the effective nuclear charge on the electrons in higher energy levels.
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