How many electrons are in the second shell of the chlorine atom?
A)two
B)four
C)eight
D)ten

Question

How many electrons are in the second shell of the chlorine atom? 
A)two 
B)four 
C)eight 
D)ten

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Chlorine has 17 electrons. The first shell can hold two electrons, and the second shell can hold up to eight electrons. Since chlorine has 17 electrons, there are 7 electrons in the first shell and the remaining 10 electrons are in the second shell. Therefore, the answer is C, eight electrons in the second shell.

How Many Electrons Are in the Second Shell of the Chlorine