Question

the composition of atoms quick check
a model of an atom shows eight electrons in rings that represent different energy levels. how many electrons are in each energy level? (1 point)
○ eight in the first energy level, zero in the second energy level
○ zero in the first energy level, eight in the second energy level
○ two in the first energy level, six in the second energy level
○ four in the first energy level, four in the second energy level

Explanation:

The first energy level (K - shell) can hold a maximum of 2 electrons. The second energy level (L - shell) can hold a maximum of 8 electrons. Given that there are 8 electrons in total, 2 electrons will occupy the first energy level and the remaining \(8 - 2=6\) electrons will occupy the second energy level.

Answer:

two in the first energy level, six in the second energy level