Slater's Rules Effective Nuclear Charge (Zeff
Effective Nuclear Charge ($Z_{eff}$) represents the net positive nuclear attraction experienced by an electron in a polyelectronic atom after accounting for electron-electron shielding ($S$).
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Sodium with valence 3s electron shielding S = 8.80: Zeff = 11 - 8.80 = +2.20 net positive charge.
📖 About Slater's Rules Effective Nuclear Charge (Zeff
Effective Nuclear Charge (Z_eff) represents the net positive nuclear attraction experienced by an electron in a polyelectronic atom after accounting for electron-electron shielding (S).
To use the Slater's Rules Effective Nuclear Charge (Zeff) Calculator, enter your Atomic Number / Protons (Z), Shielding / Screening Constant (S). The calculator instantly computes Effective Nuclear Charge (Zeff), Screening Constant (S) and more. Results update in real time as you change any input — no submit button needed.
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Enter your Atomic Number / Protons (Z) (e.g. 11 in protons) and Shielding / Screening Constant (S) (e.g. 8.80 in constant). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Slater's Formula: Effective Nuclear Charge Zeff = Atomic Number (Z) - Shielding Constant (S)
Worked Example
Sodium with valence 3s electron shielding S = 8.80:
Zeff = 11 - 8.80 = +2.20 net positive charge.
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