What is the Maximum Number of Electrons in the Second

Question

What is the maximum number of electrons in the second energy shell of an atom?
A)2
B)4
C)8
D)18
E)32

Accepted Answer

According to the formula 2n^2, where n is the principal quantum number, the maximum number of electrons in the second energy shell is 8 (2 x 2^2 = 8). Therefore, the correct answer is C) 8.