Chemistry

An atom of an element has two electrons in the M shell. What is the

(a) atomic number

(b) number of protons in this element?

Atomic Structure

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Answer

(a) Number of electrons in the M shell = 2. So, the electrons in the K and L shells = 2 and 8

Hence, atomic number = 2 + 8 + 2 = 12

(b) As number of protons = number of electrons = 12

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