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Principle Energy Level

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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The principle energy level of an atom refers to the major energy levels, or shells, where electrons reside. These are denoted by the numbers 1, 2, 3 and so on.

AP course connection

Topic 1.6: 1.6 Photoelectron Spectroscopy

Unit 1

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