A model of an atom shows eight electrons in rings that represent different energy levels. How many electrons are in each energy level?(1 point)

Question

Responses

two in the first energy level, six in the second energy level
two in the first energy level, six in the second energy level

four in the first energy level, four in the second energy level
four in the first energy level, four in the second energy level

eight in the first energy level, zero in the second energy level
eight in the first energy level, zero in the second energy level

zero in the first energy level, eight in the second energy level

Answer 1

The correct response is:

two in the first energy level, six in the second energy level.

This distribution aligns with the maximum capacity of electrons in each energy level according to the rules of quantum mechanics, where the first energy level can hold up to two electrons, and the second energy level can hold up to eight electrons. In your model with eight electrons, two would be in the first level and six would be in the second level.