1. What is the maximum number of electrons that can be held in the sixth energy level?

Chemistry · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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We know that number of electron in nth shell is calculated by 2(n^2)

where n = energy level 

here, n = 6

so, maximum number of electrons in 6th energy level = 2(6^2)

= 2(36)

= 72 

 

Hence, maximum number of electrons in 6th energy level is 72.