Why Cesium atom (atomic no.55) requires little energy to release its one electron present in
the outermost shell?
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Cesium requires little energy because it has greater atomic size, more shielding effect (due to presence of more electrons) and low ionization energy due to which the hold of nucleus on valence electrons decreases. Shielding effect plays a role in making the electrons more loosely bound
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