inert pair effect
nounDefinitions
The tendency of the two electrons in the outermost atomic s-orbital to remain unshared in…
The tendency of the two electrons in the outermost atomic s-orbital to remain unshared in compounds of post-transition metals.
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Vish — recursive loop
No curated loop yet for inert pair effect. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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