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how do you prove that the maximum no. of electrons in the nth shell of an atom is twice of n squared (2n^2)
The maximum number of electrons that can exist in a single shell is determined by the formula 2n^2, where n represents the shell number. For example, the first shell (n=1) can hold a maximum of 2 electrons, the second shell (n=2) can hold a maximum of 8 electrons, and so on.
No, a shell cannot have more electrons than the maximum allowed. This is because the electrons in an atom follow a specific energy level configuration, and filling a shell beyond its capacity would result in an unstable and energetically unfavorable arrangement.
This is due to the increasing distance of the shell from the nucleus. As the number of shells increases, the distance between the nucleus and the outermost shell also increases. This results in a larger space for the electrons to occupy, allowing for more electrons in the higher shell to maintain stability.
No, the maximum number of electrons in a shell can vary for different elements. This is because the number of electrons in an atom is determined by its atomic number, and different elements have different atomic numbers and therefore different electron configurations.
The periodic table is organized based on the electron configuration of elements. The maximum number of electrons in each shell determines the placement of elements in the periodic table, with the first shell (n=1) containing elements in the first row, the second shell (n=2) containing elements in the second row, and so on. This organization helps to understand and predict the properties and behavior of elements.