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If an atom has seven electrons how many are in the second shell?

A. 2
B. 5
C. 7
D. You need to know the number of protons to figure this out.

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if it had seven electrons then we know that the first energy lever has to have two and no more and so it would be 5 as you will only have 5 left. if you had more then 8 then there would be three but these not so your fine!! 5 electrons on other shell
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