is it true that elements with higher atomic numbers have more "free-moving" electrons?

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is it true that elements with higher atomic numbers have more "free-moving" electrons?

2007-02-01 14:39:18 · 1 answers · asked by hellomynamedoesntstartwithab 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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They have more electrons between the valence electrons and the nucleus to "shield" the valence electrons from the positive charges in the nucleus. This is why the ionization energy decreases as you move down a group.

2007-02-01 14:46:17 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋