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Energy Levels (The area where electrons orbit around the nucleus). Electrons orbit the nucleus similar to the way planets orbit the sun. e. e. e. Energy levels. e. 2-8-8 Rule. Each energy level is capable of holding a particular amount of electrons
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Energy Levels(The area where electrons orbit around the nucleus) Electrons orbit the nucleus similar to the way planets orbit the sun e e e Energy levels e
2-8-8 Rule Each energy level is capable of holding a particular amount of electrons We use the 2-8-8 Rule to determine how many energy levels to use for an atom
2-8-8 Rule 1st Level holds 2 electrons 2nd Level holds 8 electrons 3rd Level holds 8 electrons **Fill the 1st energy level before placing electrons in the next level