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

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Answer:

Number of energy levels that the element has.

Step-by-step 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.

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

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