The circles, or orbits, for electrons are called energy levels. Each level can hold only a certain number of electrons. Add electrons to each level until you can't add any more. How many electrons can each level hold?

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Natalie

14 June, 14:46

The circles, or orbits, for electrons are called energy levels. Each level can hold only a certain number of electrons. Add electrons to each level until you can't add any more. How many electrons can each level hold?

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Shyla Pennington · Answer 1

It is a bit complicated because the second shell can hold only up to 8 for the elements under the periods but for the transition metals it can hold more.