Which of the Following Statements About the Effective Nuclear Charge

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the effective nuclear charge, Z_eff, is correct?

• A)Z _eff increases with the size of the atom.
• B)Z _eff decreases across a period and increases down a group.
• C)Z _eff increases across a period and is relatively constant down a group.
• D)Z _eff increases as the value of the principal quantum number increases.
• E)Z _eff is greater for hydrogen than for any other element.

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