Mod 7 Lesson 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is Coulomb’s law?
A
Coulomb’s law is used to calculate the magnitude of the electric charge between two atoms.
2
Q
What is effective nuclear charge (Zeff)?
A
Effective nuclear charge (Zeff) is the attractive force between an electron in a many-electron atom and its nucleus, taking into account electron screening.
3
Q
What is the screening constant (S)?
A
The screening constant (S) is a number calculated to help find the effective nuclear charge.
4
Q
What are shells in atomic structure?
A
Shells refer to energy levels in an atom.
5
Q
What does it mean to shield/screen an electron?
A
To shield/screen means that one electron is partially blocked or screened from feeling the pull from the nucleus due to the other electrons surrounding it.
