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What is the maximum number of electrons that can be placed in the first shell/energy level?

A. 1

B. 8

C. 2

D. 18

What is the maximum number of electrons that can be placed in the first shellenergy level A 1 B 8 C 2 D 18 class=

Respuesta :

2 electrons are maximum

Answer:

D. 18

Explanation:

Each shell can contain only a fixed number of electrons: The first shell can hold up to two electrons, the second shell can hold up to eight (2 + 6) electrons, the third shell can hold up to 18 (2 + 6 + 10) and so on.