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Which option describes the structure of the electron shells in a neutral carbon atom?(1 point)

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The inner shell is incomplete with three electrons. The outer shell is incomplete with three electrons.
The inner shell is incomplete with three electrons. The outer shell is incomplete with three electrons.

The inner shell is complete with four electrons. The outer shell is incomplete with two electrons.
The inner shell is complete with four electrons. The outer shell is incomplete with two electrons.

The inner shell is complete with three electrons. The outer shell is incomplete with three electrons.
The inner shell is complete with three electrons. The outer shell is incomplete with three electrons.

The inner shell is complete with two electrons. The outer shell is incomplete with four electrons.
The inner shell is complete with two electrons. The outer shell is incomplete with four electrons.

1 answer

In a neutral carbon atom, which has an atomic number of 6, the electron configuration is as follows:

  • The inner shell (1st shell) can hold a maximum of 2 electrons, and in carbon, it is filled with 2 electrons.
  • The outer shell (2nd shell) can hold a maximum of 8 electrons, and in carbon, it contains 4 electrons.

Thus, the correct option that describes the structure of the electron shells in a neutral carbon atom is:

The inner shell is complete with two electrons. The outer shell is incomplete with four electrons.