Chemistry
The maximum number of electrons that M shell can occupy is:
- 18
- 8
- 2
- 10
Atomic Structure
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18
Reason — The maximum possible number of electrons in a particular shell is given by the formula 2n2, where n is the serial number of that shell.
Third shell or M shell has (2 x 32) = 18 electrons
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