which element has the greatest shielding effect and why?

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a. Ca
b. Fe
c. Br
d. K

2007-11-28 09:49:36 · 3 answers · asked by bigfish444490 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Iron, because all the other substances are either brittle a gas or have a lower density.

2007-11-28 09:52:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Shielding from what?

if radiation, pick the one that forms the crystal that packs the tightest.

If from penetration, use Fe - iron.

2007-11-28 09:52:20 · answer #2 · answered by The_Doc_Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

d. Denser metal.

2007-11-28 09:53:39 · answer #3 · answered by jammer3160 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋