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What is the maximum number of electrons that can be placed in the first shell/energy level?

A. 1

B. 8

C. 2

D. 18

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QUESTION:-

What is the maximum number of electrons that can be placed in the first shell/energy level?

A. 1

B. 8

C. 2

D. 18

Answer:

C. 2

The first shell, closest to the nucleus and with the lowest-energy electrons, is shell 1. This first shell has only one subshell (labeled 1s) and can hold a maximum of 2 electrons

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Answer:

C. 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Two is the maximum number of electrons that can be placed in the first shell/energy level.

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