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Question
What is the maximum number of electrons which can be accommodated in the :
(a) innermost shell of an atom?
(b) outermost shell of an atom?
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Solution
(a) The innermost shell of an atom can accommodate 2 electrons.
(b) The outermost shell of an atom can accommodate 8 electrons.
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