The number of electrons that can be held in the first orbit (closest to the nucleus)

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There can only be two electrons on the first orbit, this applies to all atoms/ions save Hydrogen, which only has one.

Paul Chernoch answered Oct 27, 2015

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The answer to the question is 2

Dunqan answered Oct 30, 2015

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