How Many Electrons Are There in the 2^nd Principal Energy

question 31

Multiple Choice

How many electrons are there in the 2^nd principal energy level (n = 2) of a phosphorus atom?

• A) 3
• B) 5
• C) 6
• D) 8
• E) 10

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