Question

How many electrons would be in the second shell of an
Atom with the atomic number 7?

Answer 1

5

Step-by-step explanation:

Atomic number of atom = 7

The atomic number is the number of protons in an atom. For most neutral compounds, the atomic number is the same as number of electrons. This specie has 7 electrons;

Shell configuration;

Number of electrons = 7

Configuration = 2, 5

Number electrons in the second shell = 5