Topic 2.4 - Effective Nuclear Charge

What is Slater’s rule?

Z eff = Z - s (s being shielding constant)

What is the shielding effect of electrons with higher values on n that contribute zero to the shielding constant?

do not shield at all

What is the shielding effect of electrons with the same principal quantum number that contribute 0.35 to the shielding constant?

not very good at shielding

What is the shielding effect of electrons with lower n values that contribute 1 to the shielding constant (they act as a perfect shield)?

complete shielding

What is the shielding effect of electrons with a principal quantum number one below the electron that contribute 0.85 to the shielding constant?

much better at shielding