Question 25
Write down the electron distribution of chlorine atom. How many electrons are there in the L shell?

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Solution

Atomic number of chlorine atom = 17
So, its electronic configuration is
2, 8, 7
L shell of chlorine contains 8 electrons.

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Question 25 Write down the electron distribution of chlorine atom. How many electrons are there in the L shell?

Atomic number of chlorine atom = 17 So, its electronic configuration is 2, 8, 7 L shell of chlorine contains 8 electrons.

Question 25
Write down the electron distribution of chlorine atom. How many electrons are there in the L shell?

Atomic number of chlorine atom = 17
So, its electronic configuration is
2, 8, 7
L shell of chlorine contains 8 electrons.