Question

What is meant by screening and shielding effect of an atom??​

Answer 1

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The decrease in the force of attraction exerted by the nucleus on the valence electrons due to the presence of electrons in the inner shells is called the shielding effect.

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Answer 2

Screening Effect Definition: Screening effect is also known as the shielding effect. The phenomenon which occurs when the nucleus reduces its force of attraction on the valence electrons due to the presence of electrons in the inner-shell. This is known as a screening effect.