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

A

8

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B

18

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C

2

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D

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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