Question

Complete the following:
The maximum number of electrons that can be present in the outermost shell of an atom is ________.

Answer 1

1. The highest number of electrons that can be accommodated in the outermost orbit of an atom is eight.
2. Even though the outermost shell of an atom has the capacity to take more electrons, it can only hold eight in order to maintain stability.
3. The "Octet rule" is another name for this rule.

The maximum number of electrons that can be present in the outermost shell of an atom is eight.