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The shielding effect _ from left to right in a period.

Correct answer: C. Remains same

  • A. Decreases
  • B. Increases
  • C. Remains same
  • D. No change

Explanation

Option C is correct since the number of shells remains the same across a period. There is only an increase in the number of electrons across a period. But the shielding effect which depends on the number of inner shells remains the same across a period since the number of inner shells remains the same. Option A is incorrect since it states that the shielding effect decreases across a period which is not the case. Option B is incorrect since it states that the shielding effect increases across a period which is not the case. Option D is incorrect since it states that the shielding effect shows no change when the period changes, which is not the case.

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