Question

he atom you are looking for has 2 electrons on its first energy shell, 8 electrons on its second energy shell, and 8 electrons on it sthird energy shell.

Answer 1

Answer: Answer is 18

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: Argon

Step-by-step explanation:

argon has atomic number 18, meaning 18 protons in the nucleus, and 18 electrons in the shells. the first shell can only hold 2 electrons, the second and third hold 8.

8+8+2=18