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The maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in the L shell is ____.


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Shells:

  1. In an atom, electrons occupy certain shells or orbits with a fixed energy value.
  2. Different shells are designated as K,L,M,N….., and so on.
  3. K shell is closest to the nucleus and can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.
  4. L shell can have a maximum of 8 electrons.

Hence, the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in the L shell is eight.


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