A dot diagram for hydrogen has a single dot next to its symbol. What does this mean?

Its outer energy level is full.

B. Its outer energy level is not full.

C. It is missing three electrons.

D. It has too many protons.

Question

A dot diagram for hydrogen has a single dot next to its symbol. What does this mean?

Its outer energy level is full.

B. Its outer energy level is not full.

C. It is missing three electrons.

D. It has too many protons.

anonymous · Answer

Well, a hydrogen atom only has "room" for one electron, so one electron means that it's energy level's full.