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PLEASE HELP!!! Explain how the periodic table tells you about the atomic structure of an element. (this is for my physical science class)

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The number of outer shell electrons determines the group number of the element. The number of occupied principle quantum shells (energy levels) determines the period of the element. The proton number determines the element itself and its position.

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