A carbon atom has six electrons. How are these electrons shared in its atomic orbital shells?

a. The inner shell contains two electrons and the outer shell contains four electrons.

b. The inner shell contains four electrons and the outer shell contains two electrons.

c. Both shells contain three electrons each.

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Dahlia

3 February, 16:43

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Trinity Norman · Answer 1

a. The inner shell contains two electrons and the outer shell contains four electrons.

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Hezekiah · Answer 2

The correct response is A. The inner she'll contains 2 electrons and the outer shell contains 4 electrons.