What is the maximum number of electrons which can be accommodated in the L shell of an atom?


The maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in the L shell of an atom is given by the formula: 

2(n)2, where n is the number of shells.

Therefore, the number of electrons in L (2nd) shell is

2 × 22 = 2 × 4 = 8

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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