Electron Arrangement in Shells
Understanding the arrangement of electrons in discrete shells around the nucleus and how this relates to stability.
Key Questions
- Explain how electrons are arranged in the first three electron shells.
- Draw the electron arrangement for the first 20 elements.
- Relate the number of valence electrons to an element's group number.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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