What is the maximum number of electrons an M shell of the atom can accommodate?

Academic Chemistry NCERT Class 9

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

2(n)²

For 3rd (M) energy level, n = 3.

2 × 3² = 2 × 9 = 18

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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