The traditional model of an atom follows the rules of electron configuration, which state that the first energy level can hold a maximum of 2 electrons, and the second energy level can hold a maximum of 8 electrons.
Given that there are a total of 8 electrons in the atom you described, the distribution of electrons across the energy levels would be:
- 2 electrons in the first energy level
- 6 electrons in the second energy level
Therefore, the correct response is: two in the first energy level, six in the second energy level.