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The number of electrons in a shell is 2n2, where n=shell number. So for the first shell, there is a maximum of 2 electrons.
Shell 1: Two electrons Shell 2: Eight electrons Shell 3: Eight electrons Shell 4: Eighteen electrons
First Shell always has 2 electrons. Second shell onwards can have up to a maximum of 8 electrons.
The maximum number of electrons that can be present in each shell or subshell is determined by the formula 2n2, where n is the principal quantum number of the shell or subshell.
The fourth shell of an atom can hold a maximum of 32 electrons. This is determined by the formula (2n^2), where (n) is the principal quantum number representing the shell level. For the fourth shell (n=4), the calculation is (2(4^2) = 2(16) = 32).
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The element with the principal quantum number of 4 is typically found in the fourth energy level of the periodic table. This includes elements such as potassium (K) and calcium (Ca), which have their outermost electrons in the fourth shell. The principal quantum number (n=4) indicates the energy level and distance from the nucleus where these electrons are located.
The number of electrons in a shell is 2n2, where n=shell number. So for the first shell, there is a maximum of 2 electrons.
The maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in the outermost shell of an atom is determined by the formula (2n^2), where (n) is the principal quantum number of that shell. For the first shell ((n=1)), it can hold 2 electrons; for the second shell ((n=2)), it can hold 8 electrons; for the third shell ((n=3)), it can hold 18 electrons; and for the fourth shell ((n=4)), it can hold 32 electrons. However, for practical purposes regarding chemical bonding, the outermost shell is often considered full with 8 electrons, following the octet rule.
Shell 1: Two electrons Shell 2: Eight electrons Shell 3: Eight electrons Shell 4: Eighteen electrons
The electronic configuration of Bromine in its ground state is: 1s2 2s2p6 3s2p6d10 4s2p5. Therefore the principal quantum number for the outermost electrons in a Bromine atom is 4.
A principal shell refers to the major energy levels of electrons in an atom, designated by the principal quantum number (n). These shells are numbered from 1 to n, with higher numbers indicating shells that are farther from the nucleus and have higher energy. Each principal shell can contain one or more subshells, which further define the distribution and energy of electrons within that shell. The arrangement of electrons in these shells plays a crucial role in determining an atom's chemical properties.
16 electrons would fill up the first four shells in an atom: 2 electrons in the first shell, 8 electrons in the second shell, 4 electrons in the third shell, and 2 electrons in the fourth shell.
Bromine has 7 electrons in it's outer shell. It can hold eight so, it needs 1 more electron. The answer above is is probably the answer expected, however as the the question says outer shell which sometimes is used to refer to the highest principal quantum number, in bromines case 4, the answer could be 25, as the fourth shell can hold 32 electrons.
Electrons move from the third shell to the fourth shell of an atom when they absorb energy, typically in the form of electromagnetic radiation, such as light. This energy excites the electrons, allowing them to overcome the energy barrier between the shells. Once the energy is absorbed, the electrons can transition to higher energy levels, occupying the fourth shell. When they lose energy, they can return to lower shells, emitting light or heat in the process.
There are 4 shells in 20 electrons: 2 electrons in the first shell, 8 in the second, 8 in the third, and 2 in the fourth shell.