Answer:
Shells
The maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in a shell is based on the principal quantum number (n). It is represented by the formula 2n2, where ‘n’ is the shell number. The shells, values of n, and the total number of electrons that can be accommodated are tabulated below.
Shell and ‘n’ value Max. Electrons in the Electron Configuration
K shell, n=1 2*12 = 2
L shell, n=2 2*22 = 8
M shell, n=3 2*32 = 18
N shell, n=4 2*42 = 32
L shell: n =2
hence,
2n²
= 2(2)²
i.e. 8 electrons can fit in the l shell
hence max no. of electrons is 8
so configuration in L shell is,
2, 8...