C1.8 Electronic structures Flashcards

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What are shells

A

Layers around an atom’s nucleus that contain a fixed number of electrons

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What are the maximum number of electrons a shell can hold

A

1st shell- 2 electrons
2nd shell- 8 electrons
3rd shell- 8 electrons

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