The first energy shell around a nucleus can hold _______ electrons. The second energy shell can hold ________.A. 0, 10B. 8, 18C. 10, unlimitedD. 2, 8

NDan asked Oct 4, 2023

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The first shell (closest to the nucleus) can hold two electrons. The second shell can hold 8 electrons.

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D. 2, 8

Hasan Basri answered Oct 9, 2023

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