Shielding effect across the period ________________?
Correct answer: C. Constant
- A. Increases
- B. Decreases
- C. Constant
- D. None
Explanation
Across a period, added electrons enter the same principal shell, so the inner-shell electrons causing most shielding remain almost unchanged; shielding is therefore treated as constant. Students may choose increases because electrons are added across the period, but these new electrons enter the same shell and do not significantly shield one another.
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