Answer:
shielding of electrons
Explanation:
The addition of electrons shells results in the shielding of electrons away from the nucleus, most importantly the nuclear pull resulting from the charge.
- The nucleus pulls electrons to itself due to the net positive charge on it.
- As more electronic shell is added, the effect of the pull weakens outward.
- The inner shell experiences the nuclear pull more than the outer shell electrons.
The effect is responsible for a wide range of properties of elements.
