Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 8 - Sections 8.1-8.9 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 376: 57

Answer

The valence e- in nitrogen would experience a greater effective nuclear charge.

Work Step by Step

Be has four protons and N has seven protons. Both atom have two core electrons that contribute to the shielding, while the electrons will contribute a slight shielding effect. So Be has an effective nuclear charge of slightly more than 2+ and N has an effective nuclear charge of slightly more than 5+
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