Question

There are electrons in the outermost shell of a carbon atom.

• A. 2
• B. 4
• C. 6
• D. 8

Answer 1

The correct option is B 4

The atomic number of carbon is 6. So, the first shell (K-shell) has 2 electrons and the second shell (L-shell) has 4 electrons. Since the second shell is the outermost shell for a carbon atom, so, there are 4 electrons in its outermost shell.