Which element has:
(a) two shells, both of which are completely filled with electrons?
(b) the electronic configuration 2, 8, 2?
(c) a total of three shells, with four electrons in its valence shell?
(d) a total of two shells, with three electrons in its valence shell?
(e) twice as many electrons in its second shell as its first shell?


(a) Neon (2, 8) has two shells, both of which are completely filled with electrons.

(b) Magnesium has the electronic configuration of 2, 8, 2.

(c) Silicon (2, 8, 4) has a total of three shells, with four electrons in its valence shell.

(d) Boron (2, 3) has a total of two shells, with three electrons in its valence shell.

(e) Carbon (2, 4) has twice as many electrons in its second shell as its first shell.

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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