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Quick science question.?

If I were to draw an electron notation for an aluminum (Al) atom, what is the highest energy level I would reach? I really need help on this oneoh and explanation would greatly help

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You need a periodic tableAl is number 13, meaning it has 13 protons (positive charge) so in a neutral atom of Al, it will have 13 electronsElectrons are located in orbital shellsThere are s, p, d and f levels (there are more but these are the most common)The order is first energy level1s, second energy level 2s 2p, third energy level 3s, 3p, 3d, etcThe s level has 2 e- (electrons), p level has 6e-, d has 10 e- and moreBack to Al: 1s has 2e- 2s has 2 e-, 2p has 6 e- 3s has 2 e- and 1 e- for a total of 13 electrons and the highest energy level is in the 3rd orbitalTo draw it, just draw Al in a small circleThen draw circle for 1st, 2nd 3rd energy levelDraw 2 e- in the 1st, 8 e- in the 2nd and 3e- in the third (outermost shell)If you were to write itJust write Al and then draw 3 x's to represent the 3 e- in the outermost shell Since atoms like the octet rule (8 electrons), elements will combine with others, take or give away there electrons to fill the octet ruleAluminum has 3 e- in it's outershell so it likes to give away the 3 e-Normally you will find Al as a postively charged ion or Al 3+ signifying a postive charge of 3I hope this helps somewhatI'm sure you can google this info.

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