Which outcome results when electron shielding decreases in germanium?

💡 Explanation

Decreased shielding causes increased effective nuclear charge; the `electron-electron repulsion effect` is reduced, because electrons orbit closer to nucleus. Therefore core electrons experience greater attraction rather than reduced attraction as weaker shielding results from orbitals modifications.

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