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In terms of their electron configurations, why is cesium more likely to lose its valence electron than potassium?

use the term “shielding” in your response if possible

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Step-by-step explanation:

use the term electron sheilding, the more electrons between the valence el3ctron and nucleus the easier to lose the valence electron (more sheilding = easier to lose)

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