Question

Which shell of an atom can accommodate a maximum of (a) 8 electrons? (a) 32 electrons?

Answer 1

Answer:

The L shell only holds eight electrons. The M shell only holds eight electrons. The M shell can actually hold up to 18 electrons as you move to higher atomic numbers. The maximum number of electrons you will find in any shell is 32.

Answer 2

Answer:

The L shell hold 8 electrons and the N shell hold 32 electrons