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The ( positive, negative, neutral ) charge of the ( nucleus, protons, neutrons, electrons ) attracts ( electrons, ions, energy levels, other elements ) and holds them in place - the further away they are, the ( weaker, stronger, more variable ) the attraction. If there are lots of ( inner electrons, protons in the nucleus, neutrons in the nucleus, energy levels ), they get in the way of the ( nuclear, subatomic, negative ) charge, further reducing the attraction. This effect is known as '( shielding, blocking, interception, electron absorption, ion absorption )'.