What is the maximum number of electrons that every shell can hold?

K= 2, L = 8, M = 18 and N = 32

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K= 2, L = 8, M = 8 and N = 8

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K= 2, L = 4, M = 8 and N = 16

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K= 2, L = 8, M = 16 and N = 32

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Solution

The correct option is A K= 2, L = 8, M = 18 and N = 32
A shell can have maximum ${2n}^{2}$ electrons.

For K-shell, n = 1
K= ${2 x 1}^{2}$ = 2 ;
For L-shell, n = 2
L = ${2 x 2}^{2}$ = 8 ;
For M-shell, n = 3
M = ${2 x 3}^{2}$ = 18 ;
For N-shell, n = 4
N = ${2 x 4}^{2}$ = 32

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