The number of energy levels are determined by what they are in. So, elements with 6 energy levels are found in _Group or Period #

group, 6 or 16

Explanation:

as the group's progress going from the left of the table to the right of the the table, the valance electrons increase. although group 14 is split up by a ladder stair steppy thingy. the ones on the top take electrons, and the ones below give electrons.

it can be observed without changing the identity of the object.

it depends on what substance you're talking about as well as many other factors. in quantum mechanics, the observation of particles affects the observers ability to measure certain properties. for example: you can know the velocity of a particle, but you can't know it's position; or you can know it's position, but not it's velocity. it's like trying to find out where a grain of sand is by throwing other grains of sand at it. once you find out where it is, it's been moved. it's also like trying to find an answer to the question of whether or not a tree falling in a forest makes a sound if nobody is there to hear it. paradoxically, the only way to find out is to be there and hear it.