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Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties: Screening MCQ

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ScreeningHardQuestion 30023

Question

Shielding effect down a group increases because:

  1. A
    number of inner shells increases
    Correct
  2. B
    nuclear charge decreases
  3. C
    valence electrons enter same shell
  4. D
    mass stays constant

Correct answer

number of inner shells increases

Explanation

More inner electrons screen outer ones.

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