Question

When we are talking about the $n^{th}$ shell, how many electrons can it house?

• A. $3n^2$
• B. $2n^3$
• C. $2n^2$
• D. $n^2$

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$2n^2$

The number of electrons in any shell is given by the formula $2n^2$ where n is the shell number.