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General Rules for Assigning Electrons to Atomic Orbitals

The arrangement of electrons in a lithium atom

The arrangement of electrons in a lithium atom

Lithium (Li) has an atomic number of 3, meaning that in a neutral atom, the number of electrons will be 3. The energy levels are shown as concentric circles around the central nucleus, and the electrons are placed from the inside out. The first two electrons are found in the first energy level, and the third electron is found in the second energy level.

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