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Inert pair effect - II

Description In this video, we will discuss why shielding effect decreases with distance from the nucleus. Timestamps 00:55 - Why shielding effect decreases with distance? 02:30 - Effect of size of atomic orbitals on the shielding effect. 04:20 - Effect of inert pair effect on the orbitals of heavier elements Check out more videos and exercises on “The p-block elements” - https://www.khanacademy.org/science/class-11-chemistry-india/xfbb6cb8fc2bd00c8:the-p-block-elements?lang=en To get you fully ready for your exam and help you fall in love with “chemistry” name, find the complete bank of exercises and videos for “class 11 and chemistry” here - https://www.khanacademy.org/science/class-11-chemistry-india?lang=en . Created by Revathi Ramachandran.

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