Electron Shielding - How to Discuss

Electron shielding

What is the shielding effect? The shielding effect, also called atomic shielding or electron shielding, describes the attraction between an electron and a nucleus in an atom with more than one electron.

What is shielding effect of inner electrons?

The protective effect describes the balance between the attractive force of protons on the valence electrons and the repulsive forces of the internal electrons. The shielding effect explains why the electrons in the valence shell are more easily removed from the atom. The effect also explains the size of the atom.

Alexander Ross

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