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

Answer 1

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.**