Question

What is Zeff effective.....?? ​

Answer 1

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★The effective nuclear charge (often symbolized as Zeff or Z*) is the net positive charge experienced by an electron in a multi-electron atom.

★ The term “effective” is used because the shielding effect of negatively charged electrons prevents higher orbital electrons from experiencing the full nuclear charge.

Answer 2

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The effective nuclear charge

(often symbolized as Zeff or Z*) is the net positive charge experienced by an electron in a multi-electron atom.

The term “effective” is used because the shielding effect of negatively charged electrons prevents higher orbital electrons from experiencing the full nuclear charge.