What does the period number tell about the energy levels occupied by electrons in an atom?

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Makaila Fletcher

Chemistry

19 March, 19:48

What does the period number tell about the energy levels occupied by electrons in an atom?

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Parrish · Answer 1

The period number tells which is the highest energy level occupied by the electrons

Teagan Andersen · Answer 2

Number of energy levels that the element has.

Explanation:

The period number (n) is the outer energy level that is occupied by electrons. The period number that an element is in, is the number of energy levels that the element has.