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Given atomic number find position and vice-versa (Solved example)

If you are given with the atomic number of an element you can find it's period number and group number. The period number is related to the number of electron occupied shells in the element and the period number is linked to its valence electrons. Let's see how. More free lessons & practice "https://www.khanacademy.org/science/in-in-class-10-chemistry-india" Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We offer quizzes, questions, instructional videos, and articles on a range of academic subjects, including math, biology, chemistry, physics, history, economics, finance, grammar, preschool learning, and more. We provide teachers with tools and data so they can help their students develop the skills, habits, and mindsets for success in school and beyond. Khan Academy has been translated into dozens of languages, and 15 million people around the globe learn on Khan Academy every month. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we would love your help! Donate here: https://www.khanacademy.org/donate?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc Created by Ram Prakash. Created by Ram Prakash.

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