Bohr-Rutherford diagrams show energy levels as rings called shells where electrons are found, with the outermost electrons being valence electrons. Elements in the periodic table are arranged based on their number of valence electrons. Drawing these diagrams is suggested as practice.

1. Bohr-Rutherford Diagrams Monday, Sept. 20, 2010

2. Drawing Bohr-Rutherford DiagramsEnergy levels are where the electrons are foundEach ring is called a SHELLThe outermost electrons are called VALENCE electronsIn the periodic table, elements can be found arranged by its number of valence electrons Practice drawing!