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What are the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in outermost shell of an atom?

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asked Nov 4, 2017 in Chemistry by jisu zahaan (28,760 points) ● 26 ● 374 ● 811

What are the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in outermost shell of an atom? 

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answered Nov 4, 2017 by sforrest072 (157,439 points) ● 61 ● 410 ● 939
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Elements has tendency to react in such a manner that each atom has 8 electrons in its outermost shell, acquiring the similar electronic configuration as an inert gas. So maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in outermost shell is 8.

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