Define:

i. Effective nuclear charge (Zeff)

ii. Screening effect (or shielding effect)


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i. Effective nuclear charge (Zeff): In multielectron atom, the net nuclear charge actually experienced by an electron is called the effective nuclear charge (Zeff).

ii. Screening effect (or shielding effect): In multi-electron atom, the effect of the inner electrons on the outer electrons is called screening effect or shielding effect of the inner/core electrons.

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