[header] How to find electrons [title] Obtain a periodic table of elements. [step] This is a color-coded table that organizes all the known elements by atomic structure. Each element has a 1 , 2, or 3-letter abbreviation and is listed along with its atomic weight and atomic number. 
[substeps] Periodic tables can easily be found in chemistry books and online. [title] Find the element in question on the periodic table.