Arrange the atoms according to decreasing effective nuclear charge experienced by their valence

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Key Concepts

Effective Nuclear Charge (Z_eff)

Effective nuclear charge is the net positive charge experienced by an electron in an atom, taking into account both the actual nuclear charge (the total positive charge from the protons) and the reduction in this charge due to the shielding effect of inner electrons. It is a key factor in determining how strongly electrons are held by the nucleus.

Shielding Effect

The shielding effect occurs when inner electrons partially block the nuclear charge from being fully experienced by outer electrons. This reduction in attractive force means that electrons in higher energy levels experience a lower effective nuclear charge compared to those closer to the nucleus.

Periodic Trends

Periodic trends in effective nuclear charge are observed across the periodic table, where typically, as one moves from left to right across a period, the effective nuclear charge on valence electrons increases due to a rise in the number of protons with minimal additional shielding. These trends influence properties such as atomic size and ionization energy.

Electron Configuration

Electron configuration describes the distribution of electrons among the various orbitals in an atom. The arrangement of electrons, especially the valence electrons, is crucial because it determines the extent of electron-electron repulsions and shielding, which directly affect the effective nuclear charge that these electrons experience.

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