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Question
The atom of aluminium is represented by 27Al13. Write down the number of the arrangement of electrons in the different orbits or shells in one atom of aluminium.
Solution
27Al13 Ato,ic mass = (P + n) = A
Atomic number 13 = P = e = Z
Arrangement of electrons 2, 8, 3
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