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Multiple Choice
Theoretically, how many total electrons can be found in the 6th shell of an atom?
A
18
B
72
C
8
D
32
Verified step by step guidance
1
Understand that the number of electrons in a shell is determined by the formula 2n^2, where n is the principal quantum number representing the shell number.
Identify that the problem is asking about the 6th shell, so n = 6.
Substitute n = 6 into the formula: 2(6)^2.
Calculate the value inside the parentheses first: 6^2 = 36.
Multiply the result by 2 to find the total number of electrons: 2 * 36.