I think the answer for the 2nd principle energy level is 8 electrons
The second electron shell can hold a maximum of 8 electrons.
Two electrons can fit into the first orbital shell of any atom.
There can be 10 electrons in the n=2 shell. Two can fit in the 1s orbital, two can fit in the 2s orbital, and six can fit in the 2p orbital.
The third shell of an atom can hold a maximum of 18 electrons. The first shell can hold up to 2 electrons, the second shell up to 8 electrons, and the third shell up to 18 electrons based on the formula 2n^2, where n is the shell number.
The n=3 shell can hold a maximum of 18 electrons. Sulfur has 16 electrons in its neutral state, so it can accommodate 2 more electrons in its n=3 shell.
The second electron shell can hold a maximum of 8 electrons.
Two electrons can fit in the first shell
Two electrons can fit into the first orbital shell of any atom.
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There can be 10 electrons in the n=2 shell. Two can fit in the 1s orbital, two can fit in the 2s orbital, and six can fit in the 2p orbital.
The third shell of an atom can hold a maximum of 18 electrons. The first shell can hold up to 2 electrons, the second shell up to 8 electrons, and the third shell up to 18 electrons based on the formula 2n^2, where n is the shell number.
A fluorine atom can accommodate one more electron in its valence shell to achieve a full valence shell of 8 electrons.
The n=3 shell can hold a maximum of 18 electrons. Sulfur has 16 electrons in its neutral state, so it can accommodate 2 more electrons in its n=3 shell.
First orbital can be occupied by a total of 2 electrons and the second orbital can be occupied by a total of 8 electrons. 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 ( what element is this ? )
The question is vague, as shell can mean valence shell or inner shells that can also fit atoms via 'sharing' for transition metals, however, the number of atoms that can fit would determine on the number of electrons and vacant spots available for sharing on the outermost electronic shell. (Assume the question in mind is for covalent bonding; does not apply to ionic bonding.)
The inner electron shell (also known as the s shell) can hold only two electrons. There are only two elements, hydrogen and helium, whose electrons all fit into the first shell.
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