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The maximum number of electrons that the L shell (n = 2) can hold is:

Answer: 8.

A 2
B 18
C 8
D 32

Correct answer: C. 8

Explanation: Capacity of a shell is 2n². For n = 2 that is 2 × 4 = 8 electrons.

Bohr's model: electrons occupy fixed circular shells (K, L, M) around the nucleus, with each shell holding up to 2n² electrons.

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The maximum number of electrons that the L shell (n = 2) can hold is:

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