Question

The first energy shell around a nucleus can hold _______ electrons. The second energy shell can hold ________.

answer choices:
A. 8, 18
B. 0, 10
C. 2, 8
D. 10, unlimited

Answer 1

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The correct answer is C

Each shell can contain only a fixed number of electrons. The first energy shell around a nucleus can hold up to 2 electrons. Then the second shell can hold up to 8 eletrcons.

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