Chapter 4.3 Flashcards
1
Q
Nuclear charge
A
Number of protons
2
Q
Effective nuclear charge
A
Actual magnitude of attraction experienced by an electron
3
Q
What atom has an equal effective and nuclear charge
A
Hydrogen
4
Q
What is shielding?
A
When electrons are repelled by other electrons decreasing the attraction felt by said electrons to the protons in the nucleus.
5
Q
What kind of electrons are the most effective at shielding?
A
Core electrons
6
Q
Z(eff) = ? - ?
A
Nuclear charge - shielding constant
7
Q
Shielding constant has to be (inequality)…
A
Less than Z but greater than 0.
