I can`t seem to grasp the concept of shielding effect. In inert pair effect the `s electrons are held tightly due to poor shielding effect of the d block electrons. But what about the p and s electrons beneath the d electrons? Please help.
Arnab Saha
9 Years agoGrade 12
1 Answer
Vikas TU
9 Years ago
Shoelding effect is the effect or shield provided for each shell due to the attraction of the electrons of different shells to the nucleus.
The s elctrons are tightly bounded as s orbitals are spherical shape.