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Which element has twice as many electrons in its second shell as in its first shell?
Name the element which has twice as many electrons in its second shell as in its first shell?
Solution 1
Carbon
Solution 2
Carbon is an element with twice as many electrons in its second shell as in its first shell. Its atomic number is 6, and its electronic configuration is 2, 4.
Electronic configuration:-
| Shells | K | L |
| Electrons arranged | 2 | 4 |
Notes
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