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What is the maximum number of electrons that can be present in the outermost shell of an atom?


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  • The octet rule states that the outermost shell in an atom cannot have more than eight electrons even if it can take up more electrons.
  • Thus the maximum number of electrons that can be present in the outermost shell of an atom is eight.

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