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how is the concept of effective nuclear charge used to simplify the numerous electron-electron repulsions in many-electron atom

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  • Across a period, effective nuclear charge increases as electron shielding remains constant. A higher effective nuclear charge causes greater attractions to the electrons, pulling the electron cloud closer to the nucleus which results in a smaller atomic radius.

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