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How many electrons can be accommodated in 1st shell?

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a

1

b

2

c

3

d

answer is B.

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Only 2 electrons can be accommodated in the first shell.

Electrons revolve in stationary shells around the nucleus called orbits. These shells are represented by K, L, M, and N. 

  • The first shell is called the K shell. It can hold a maximum of up to 2 electrons. 
  • The L shell accommodates 8 electrons.
  • The M shell can have 18 electrons. 
  • The N shell can accommodate 32 electrons.
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