asdf1 Messages 734 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Jul 13, 2006 #1 Why are the d electrons less effective in shielding the nuclear charge than the s or p electrons, and are thus more polarizing?
Why are the d electrons less effective in shielding the nuclear charge than the s or p electrons, and are thus more polarizing?
Astronuc Staff Emeritus Science Advisor Gold Member 2025 Award Messages 22,648 Reaction score 7,713 Jul 13, 2006 #2 I believe it has to do with Spherical Harmonics of the wave equation - there is more azimuthal dependence for the d electrons than p or s.
I believe it has to do with Spherical Harmonics of the wave equation - there is more azimuthal dependence for the d electrons than p or s.