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How many electrons can exist in the second shell surrounding an atomic nucleus?

A. 1 or 2
B. 1 to 8
C. more than 8
D. It depends on what the element is.

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It depends on what the element is. But the maximum number of electrons an atom can hold for its second shell is 8
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