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The electrons are thought to exist in ___________ around the nucleus of an atom and that there can be no more than ___________ on one of these layers.

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Answer:The electrons are thought to exist in SHELLS/LAYERS around the nucleus of an atom and that there can be no more than TWO IN THE FIRST SHELL WHEREAS THE SECOND AND THIRD CAN HOLD UPTO EIGHT electrons on them

Explanation: The electrons are around a nucleus in shells/layers.There are three shells around it the first shell has a maximum of two electrons whereas the second and third can hold a maximum of 8 electrons

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