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Elements and Compounds

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The maximum number of electrons in the second shell can be ___.

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8

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18

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2

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10

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Solution

The correct option is A 8
The first shell (closest to the nucleus) can hold two electrons. The second shell can hold 8 electrons. The third shell can hold 32 electrons.

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