The Number of Electrons in the M Shell for the Element

question 64

Multiple Choice

The number of electrons in the M shell for the element whose electronic configuration is 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p² must be

• A) 2.
• B) 4.
• C) 6.
• D) 8.
• E) 10.

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