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The shielding effect is also called:

Correct answer: B. Screening effect

  • A. Zee effect
  • B. Screening effect
  • C. Negative effect
  • D. Reducing effect

Explanation

The shielding effect is the reduction in the effective nuclear charge on the electron cloud, due to differences in the attraction forces between electrons and the nucleus. The shielding effect is also known as the 'Screening Effect'. Hence, there is no difference between these two terms. They primarily mean the same thing.

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