1.15 Arrangement Electrons

The arrangement of electrons:

Electrons orbit the nucleus
They are arranged in regions called 'shells' which are positioned a fixed distance from the nucleus.

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First shell - 2 electrons
Second shell - 8 electrons
Third shell - 8 electrons

Group no. = electrons in outer shell
Period no. = no. of occupied shells

Electronic Configuration 
e.g.

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