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The higher the effective nuclear charge, the greater the -------- exerted by the nucleus of the added electron?

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Answer:

Pull

Step-by-step explanation:

The higher the effective nuclear charge, the more the nucleus will be gaining protons. This process makes the electrons to be drawn closer to the positive charge of the nucleus.

Thus, it leads to a greater pull exerted by the nucleus on the added electrons.

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