What is the maximum number of electrons which can be accommodated in the :
(a) innermost shell of an atom?
(b) outermost shell of an atom?

Academic Chemistry NCERT Class 9

(a) The innermost shell of an atom can accommodate 2 electrons.

(b) The outermost shell of an atom can accommodate 8 electrons.

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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