The Periodic Table Quick Check

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Which element has the same number of electron shells as tungsten (W)?

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yttrium (Y)
yttrium (Y)

molybdenum (Mo)
molybdenum (Mo)

nickel (Ni)
nickel (Ni)

gold (Au)
gold (Au)
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Answer 1

To determine which element has the same number of electron shells as tungsten (W), we can refer to its position in the periodic table.

Tungsten (W) is located in period 6 of the periodic table, meaning it has 6 electron shells. We need to find another element that is also in period 6.

Here are the options you provided:

• Yttrium (Y) - Period 5
• Molybdenum (Mo) - Period 5
• Nickel (Ni) - Period 4
• Gold (Au) - Period 6

Since gold (Au) is also in period 6, it has the same number of electron shells as tungsten (W).

Correct Answer: gold (Au)