Question

How does n relate to the number of electrons allowed per main energy level

Answer 1

2n²

Step-by-step explanation:

the number of electrons in energy level is given by 2n² where n is the energy level.

for n=1 the number of electron will be

2(1)²= 2 electrons

For n=2 the number of electrons will be 2(2)²= 2*4=8

For n=3 the number of electrons will be 2(3)²= 2*9=18

and so on.

the number of electrons can be calculated using 2n² where n is the number of shells

nth shell can in principle hold up to 2(n²) electrons.