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Which element has a stronger Zeff (effective nuclear change) Na or Rn and why?

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Answer:

chlorine

Step-by-step explanation:

Because chlorine is in the same period as phosphorus and sodium, but has the most protons in its shell (the most right within the same period) it has the greatest effective nuclear charge.

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