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Question
What is the maximum number of electrons an M shell of the atom can accommodate?
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Solution
For 3rd (M) energy level, n = 3.
The maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in the M (3rd) shell of an atom is
2 × 32 = 2 × 9 = 18
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