The Effective Nuclear Charge of an Atom Is Primarily Affected

question 21

Multiple Choice

The effective nuclear charge of an atom is primarily affected by ________.

• A)inner electrons
• B)outer electrons
• C)nuclear charge
• D)electron distribution
• E)orbital radial probability

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