The Young and the Restless' Eric Braeden (Victor Newman) opens up about his tough childhood, being an angry little boy, how his age is affecting his work, and when he'll retire from the CBS soap. The Young and the Restless' Eric Braeden (Victor Newman) is one of the most respected, talented actors in the daytime business, and for good reason.
In most elements, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons. This maintains an electrical balance in the structure of atoms since protons and electrons have equal, but opposite electrostatic fields. Pictured here is an atom of copper, which is much more complex than either an atom of hydrogen or helium. The copper atom has 29 protons in its nucleus with 29 electrons orbiting the nucleus. Notice that in the copper atom, the electrons are arranged in several layers called shells. This is to graphically represent that the electrons are at different energy levels within the atom. The energy of an electron is restricted to a few particular energy levels.
Copper is a chemical element with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29. It is a ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. Pure copper is soft and malleable; a freshly exposed surface has a reddish-orange color.