What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the second energy level (n=2)?
A.
2 electrons
B.
18 electrons
C.
8 electrons
D.
32 electrons
Correct answer is C
The correct answer is (b). The second energy level (n=2) can hold a maximum of 8 electrons. It consists of two subshells, 2s and 2p, which can hold 2 and 6 electrons, respectively.
