b.) a 4f electrons in Ce, Pr and Nd. There is a

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Using Slater’s rule, determine Z* for

a.) a 2p electrons in O2-, F- , Na+ and Mg2+. Is the calculated value of Z* consistent with the relative sizes of these atoms?

 

b.) a 4f electrons in Ce, Pr and Nd. There is a decrease in size, commonly known as the Lanthanide contraction, with increasing atomic number in lanthanides. Are your values of Z* consistent with this trend?

 

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