An atom has atomic number 11. How many electrons are in its outer shell?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A.

  1. Step 1: Fill the shells in the order 2, 8, 8, 2: 2, 8, 1.
  2. Step 2: The outer shell holds 1 electrons.
Answer
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Why not the others: : All electrons were counted. : An inner shell was counted. : The number missing from a full shell of eight was given.

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