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10. Periodic Properties of the Elements - Part 3 of 3

10. Periodic Properties of the Elements - Part 3 of 3

10. Periodic Properties of the Elements / Periodic Trend: Effective Nuclear Charge / Problem 10

Identify the statement that would be a good adjustment to Slater's rules to account for the difference in electronic penetration of the nucleus for 3s, 3p, and 3d orbitals. Use the radial probability distribution curve below as a reference.

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

Assign equally larger shielding values for s, p, and d.

B

Assign a shielding value of s slightly smaller than that of p and a value for p smaller larger than that of d.

C

Assign a shielding value of s slightly larger than that of p and a value for p slightly larger than that of d.

D

Assign equally smaller shielding values for s, p, and d.

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