alleryStart learning →Maximum number of electrons that can occupy the L shell is:
A2
B6
C8
D18
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 8
1. The maximum capacity of a shell with quantum number n is 2n^2.
2. L shell is the second shell, so n = 2.
3. Capacity = 2 * (2^2) = 2 * 4 = 8.
4. So L shell can hold up to 8 electrons.
_Source: Selina Concise Chemistry ICSE Class 9, Ch 4 'Atomic Structure'_
Keep practising Atomic Structure
Browse all Atomic Structure questions for ICSE Class 9, or explore more Chemistry topics.
Related questions
Which sub-particle was discovered LAST?If an element has the configuration 2, 8, 8, 1, its valency and likely group are:Why does the atomic mass of chlorine (35.5) lie between two integers?An atom of oxygen has Z = 8 and A = 16. Number of neutrons is:Why are protons and neutrons together called nucleons?Isotopes of hydrogen include:Chlorine (Z = 17) becomes Cl- by gaining how many electrons?Magnesium (Z = 12) forms Mg^2+ by losing how many electrons?