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If there is a neutral atom with atomic number of 12, how many electrons will be in its outermost energy level?

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Answer:

2

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The atomic number of 12 is Magnesium has the following number of electrons in their respective shell 2,8,2 .. Where 2 is the electron in the outermost shell..

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