Electron Shells Flashcards
1
Q
How may electrons are allowed in each shell?
A
1st shell - 2
2nd shell - 8
3rd shell - 8
2
Q
Atoms are much happier when they have full electron shells, when the outer shell is not full, what does this make the atom want to do?
A
React
3
Q
What shells are filled first?
A
The lowest energy levels, closest to the nucleus
