How many electrons does the fourth energy shell have and why?
Asked by Sayoni Maiti | 28th Dec, 2013, 07:33: PM
Expert Answer:
The maximum number of electrons which can occupy a specific energy level is found by the following formula:
Electron Capacity = 2n2
The variable n represents the Principal Quantum Number or the number of the energy level in question.
For the fourth energy level:
n = 4
Hence the maximum electrons in the fourth energy level are = 2 x 42 = 32 electrons
Electron Capacity = 2n2
The variable n represents the Principal Quantum Number or the number of the energy level in question.
For the fourth energy level:
n = 4
Hence the maximum electrons in the fourth energy level are = 2 x 42 = 32 electrons
Answered by Prachi Sawant | 2nd Jan, 2014, 11:56: AM
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