chemistry help??
By JessyEllen
@JessyEllen (4)
United States
December 14, 2009 6:02pm CST
Read carefully: I do NOT want the answer. I would like to know how to GET the answer.
An atom of potassium (K) has 19 protons: 18 electrons in its inner electron energy levels and 1 electron in its outer energy level. What is the easiest way for this atom to get a filled outer energy level?
** I DON'T WANT THE ANSWER. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ~HOW~ TO GET THE ANSWER **
Thank you.
1 response
@vjagra (147)
• India
15 Dec 09
Hi, your question is awkwardly framed, but think about the following questions -- the answer should become clear:
a. What are the different ways to have a completed outer level?
b. One of these is the easiest way. What does it means to say "easiest"?
Good Luck!
