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22 January, 04:55

Calculate zeff for a valence electron in an oxygen atom.

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  1. 22 January, 05:25
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    O ~ (1s) 2 (2s, 2p) 6

    S = (0.35 * 5) + (0.85 * 2) = 3.45

    Zeff = Z - S

    = 8 - 3.45

    = 4.55

    The effective nuclear charge experienced by a valence electron on an O atom is + 4.55
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