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In Section 8.6 , we estimated the effective nuclear charge
Chapter 8, Problem 60E(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 60E
In Section 8.6 , we estimated the effective nuclear charge on beryllium’s valence electrons to be slightly greater than 2+. What would a similar treatment predict for the effective nuclear charge on boron’s valence electrons? Would you expect the effective nuclear charge to be different for boron’s 2 s electrons compared to its 2p electron? In what way? (Hint: Consider the shape of the 2p orbital compared to that of the 2s orbital.)
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Problem 60E
In Section 8.6 , we estimated the effective nuclear charge on beryllium’s valence electrons to be slightly greater than 2+. What would a similar treatment predict for the effective nuclear charge on boron’s valence electrons? Would you expect the effective nuclear charge to be different for boron’s 2 s electrons compared to its 2p electron? In what way? (Hint: Consider the shape of the 2p orbital compared to that of the 2s orbital.)
ANSWER:
Problem 60EIn Section 8.6 , we estimated the effective nuclear charge on beryllium's valenceelectrons to be slightly greater than 2+. What would a similar treatment predict for theeffective nuclear charge on boron's valence electrons Would you expect the effectivenuclear charge to be different for boron's 2 s electrons compared to its 2p electron Inwhat way (Hint: Consider the shape of the 2p orbital compared to that of the 2s orbital.) Step by step solutionStep 1 of 2The effective nuclear charge is the net charge experienced by an electron is thedifference between the actual nuclear charge (Z) and the charge shielded by other electrons (S).In general, the outermost electrons are shielded from nuclear charge by core electronsefficiently, but not shielded outermost electrons one another.