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How many electrons can fit into each energy level?
How many electrons can fit into each energy level? How many energy levels can you have? How many Electrons is in each energy level? These questions are for a science project that i REALLY soon PLEASE help me thank you i hope these questions make sense. Thanks for at least looking at my question.
The 2,8,8,18 is how many elements are in each row of the periodic table. Each S orbital can hold 2, P orbitals can hold 3 (2 each in 3 total), and D orbitals can hold 10 (2 each in 5 total).
The first shell is just 1S, which can hold 2.
The second shell is 2S, 2P which can hold 8 total (2+6)
The third shell is 3S, 3P, 3D which can hold 18 total (2+6+10)
The fourth shell is 4S, 4P, 4D, 4F which can hold 32 total (2+6+10+14)
I found this and i want to know if it is correct
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- gintableLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Look at the atomic numbers of each of the noble gasses (He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, Rn), and you will find your answer. For instance, in the second energy level, 8 electrons can fit, which is the difference between Neon's atomic number and Helium's atomic number. For the third energy level, subtract atomic number of Neon from that of Argon.
The number of possible energy levels is infinite, though in ground state, the most we've observed is the same as the number of rows on the periodic table.
- 5 years ago
2 in the first cell 8 in the second 4 in next cell (8 if necessary) 4 in next cell (32 if necessary) The electrons will fill the first two cells and then fill four into the third shell, then another four into the fourth shell. If there are any more electrons after this, then they will start filling the third shell again.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
two in first, eight on others levels. infinite energy levels.
