What Is the Effective Nuclear Charge Experienced by the Valence

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the effective nuclear charge experienced by the valence electrons of Ca? (Hint: Use Slater's rule.)

• A) 2.85
• B) 20
• C) 17.5
• D) 3.00
• E) 3.15

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