1
Question
What is meant by effective nuclear charge?
Open in App
Solution
The effective nuclear charge is the net charge an electron experiences in an atom with multiple electrons
The effective nuclear charge may be approximated by the equation:
Zeff = Z - S
Where Z is the atomic number and S is the number of shielding electrons
The effective nuclear charge is the net charge an electron experiences in an atom with multiple electrons
The effective nuclear charge may be approximated by the equation:
Zeff = Z - S
Where Z is the atomic number and S is the number of shielding electrons
Suggest Corrections
2
Similar questions
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Explore more
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
