The general formula is that the nth shell can hold up to 2n 2 electrons. For example: for L shell n =2, so maximum number of electrons will be 2(2 2 ) i.e. 8.

2n 2 The general formula is that the nth shell can hold up to 2n 2 electrons. For example: for L shell n =2, so maximum number of electrons will be 2(2 2 ) i.e. 8.

What can be the maximum number of electrons in a shell, if principal quantum number is n?

Q. What can be the maximum number of electrons in a shell, if principal quantum number is n?
Answer: 2n²
Notes: The general formula is that the nth shell can hold up to 2n² electrons. For example: for L shell n =2, so maximum number of electrons will be 2(2²) i.e. 8.

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