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

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Tungsten (W) has 6 electron shells, as it is located in period 6 of the periodic table. Any element in the same period (period 6) will have the same number of electron shells. Examples of elements in period 6 include:

  • Lead (Pb)
  • Bismuth (Bi)
  • Polonium (Po)
  • Astatine (At)
  • Radon (Rn)

Each of these elements also has 6 electron shells, just like tungsten.