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When n=2, you have an s orbital with 2 electrons, and you have 3 p orbitals each with 2 electrons (total of 6). So, total number of electrons for n=2 is 8 electrons.

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8: 2 in the 2s orbital and 6 in the 2p orbitals. Use the formula 2n2 to determine the maximum number of electrons.

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2n2 2*22 =8 electrons

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How many protons in an uncharged atom?

equals the total number of electrons in the orbital shells.


What is the electron configuration of a neutral atom of oxygen?

Orbital 'fill up' of Oxygen (atom number 8) (K) = 2 electrons (L) = 6 electrons


What does an orbital do in an atom?

it holds the amount of electrons.


What is the maximum number of electrons in the second enery level of an atom?

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Each inner energy level of an atom has a maximum number of?

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