What is the maximum number of electrons an M shell of the atom can accommodate?

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Solution

For 3^rd (M) energy level, n = 3.

The maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in the M (3^rd) shell of an atom is
2 × 3² = 2 × 9 = 18

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