The radius of Cd2+ is smaller than that of Sn2+. Calculate the Zeff for the outer most orbital for each atom and each ion. Calculate the Zeff for 3s orbital for each atom. Give a rational explanation.

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(a)The radius of Cd2+ is smaller than that of Sn2+. Calculate the Zeff for the outer most
orbital for each atom and each ion. Calculate the Zeff for 3s orbital for each atom. Give
a rational explanation.
(b) List all the key aspects that has to be taken into account for choosing a coating metal
and also the key aspects determining the quality of coating.
(c) Explain rust. When 0.1 kg of iron is totally rusted, how much rust will be produced
from it? It is known that water filled steel containers gets corroded below the load line,
why?

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