NEETChemistryStructure of Atom
What is the term used to describe the net positive charge experienced by the outer electrons in a multi-electron atom?
Options
- AAtomic charge
- BElectron charge
- CEffective nuclear charge (Z eff e)
- DNuclear attraction
Correct answer
C. Effective nuclear charge (Z eff e)
Step-by-step solution
net positive charge experienced by the outer electrons as effective nuclear charge (Z eff e).