Question 3 (e)
Which element has twice as many electrons in its second shell as in its first shell?

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Solution

Carbon has twice as many electrons in its second shell as in its first shell. It has 2 electrons in its first shell and 4 electrons in its second shell.

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Which element has

(a) two shells, both of which are completely filled with electrons?

(b) the electronic configuration 2, 8, 2?

(d) a total of two shells, with three electrons in its valence shell?

(e) twice as many electrons in its second shell as in its first shell?

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