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Whatlis the maximum number of electrons the n =
4 shell can contain

User Iferminm
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Answer:

32

Step-by-step explanation:

User Leonov Mike
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Answer:

32

Step-by-step explanation:

The maximum number of electrons can be calculated by using the expression 2n2

when n = 4

substitute n for 4

2(4)2

2(16) = 32

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