What is the effective nuclear charge?

Short/Brief Note

The net nuclear charge experienced by valence electrons in the outermost shell is called the effective nuclear charge.

Z_eff = Z – S

Where Z = Atomic number

S = Screening constant calculated by using Slater’s rules.

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Chapter 3: Periodic Classification Of Elements - Evaluation [Page 96]

Chapter 3 Periodic Classification Of Elements
Evaluation | Q II. 3. | Page 96

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