In the Periodic Table of the Elements, the Period Refers

question 14

Multiple Choice

In the periodic table of the elements, the period refers to the

• A) energy level of the electrons.
• B) number of neutrons.
• C) number of protons.
• D) atomic mass of the atom.
• E) mass of the photons emitted by the atom.

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