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What does the period number tell about the energy levels occupied by electrons in an atom?A.The period number tells how many electrons are in the highest energy level of the atom.B.The period number tells how many energy sublevels are occupied in the atom.C.The period number tells which is the highest energy level occupied by the electrons.D.The period number tells how many electrons are in each sublevel of the atom.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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What does the period number tell about the energy levels occupied by electrons in an atom?A.The period number tells how many electrons are in the highest energy level of the atom.B.The period number tells how many energy sublevels are occupied in the atom.C.The period number tells which is the highest energy level occupied by the electrons.D.The period number tells how many electrons are in each sublevel of the atom.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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The period number in the periodic table corresponds to the highest energy level that is occupied by electrons in an atom. So, the correct answer is C. "The period number tells which is the highest energy level occupied by the electrons."

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