Question

an atom of an element x has three orbits around its nucleus. what is its maximum electron holding capacity?

Answer 1

The atom has three orbits or energy levels namely 1st, 2nd and 3rd. The first orbit of an atom can occupy the maximum of 2 electrons. The second orbit can occupy a maximum of 8 electrons. The third orbital can occupy a maximum of 18 electrons. Hence, the maximum electron holding capacity is 2+8+18=28 electrons.

Answer 2

Answer:28

Explanation:

Because the first shell of an atom can hold 2 electrons

Second shell of an atom can hold 8 electrons

And third shell of an atom can hold 18 electrons

Now we add these all electrons --

2+8+18=28