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 maximum number of electrons that can be present in the outermost shell of an atom is 8.
2. Basically the atoms gain or lose electrons to attain an outer shell configuration of 8 electrons or nearest noble gas.
3. Although the outermost shell can accommodate 18 or 32 electrons, 8 electrons in the outermost shell makes the atoms very stable.