Chemistryhard · Past Paper
What is the effective nuclear charge for the valence electron of a Sodium atom?
A11
B1
C10
D2
✓ Correct Answer: B — 1
Sodium has 11 protons, but 10 inner electrons shield the nucleus, leaving roughly +1 effective charge for the outer electron.
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