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

Question

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

Answer 1

In a neutral carbon atom, the electron configuration is 1s² 2s² 2p², which means:

• The inner shell (1s) is complete with two electrons.
• The outer shell (2s and 2p) is incomplete with four electrons (2 in the 2s and 2 in the 2p).

Therefore, the correct option is:

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