The Composition of Atoms Quick Check

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Question
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)
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

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

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

1 answer

The correct response is:

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

This follows the rules for filling electron energy levels, where the first energy level can hold a maximum of 2 electrons, and the second energy level can hold up to 8 electrons.