A neutral atom has 2, 8, 8 electrons in its first, second, and third energy levels. This information ________.
A) does not tell us about the atomic number of the element
B) does not tell us about the chemical properties of the element
C) does not tell us about the atomic mass of the element
D) does not tell us about the size of the element

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The atomic mass of an element is determined by the number of protons and neutrons in its nucleus, not by the electron configuration.

A Neutral Atom Has 2, 8, 8 Electrons in Its