Any that influences the valence electrons will affect the chemistry of the clement. Which one of the following factors does not affect the valence shell ?
A
Valence principal quantum number
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B
Nuclear charge
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C
Nuclear mass
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D
Number of core electrons
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Solution
The correct option is D Nuclear mass Nuclear mass (protons + neutrons) does not affect- the valence shell, only protons i. e., nuclear 'Charge affects the valence shell.