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Read the given expression. x = number of protons − number of core electrons which of the following explains the identity of x and its trends across a period? x is the effective nuclear charge, and it remains constant across a period. x is the screening constant, and it remains constant across a period. x is the effective nuclear charge, and it increases across a period. x is the screening constant, and it increases across a period.

If a solution is considered basic, then a) the hydroxide ion and hydronium ion concentrations are equal. b) the hydroxide ion concentration is less than the hydronium ion concentration. c) the hydronium ion concentration is greater than the hydroxide ion concentration. d) the hydroxide ion concentration is greater than the hydronium ion concentration.

What are the first two quantum numbers for the electrons located in subshell 4d? what are the first three quantum numbers for the electrons located in subshell 2s? how many electrons can be held in a sublevel l = 3? how many electrons can be held in the energy level n = 4? how many electrons in an atom can share the quantum numbers n = 4 and l = 3?