If my memory serves me, any atom with more than 8 is very stable making it less likely to be a conductor. Any atom with less than 4 valence electrons is too easily...

Man I don't have my Delmar's textbook with me and I can't remember all the specifics. It's been years since I learned this(1st yr. apprenticeship) and I've been piling up on everything else since, so I'd hate to post something less than perfect.

I'd bet you a dollar to a doughnut that iwire would be there to correct me though!


"4 INCHES FROM YOUR CHEST, PYLE!!!, 4 INCHES!!"