Home > Chemistry > Atomic StructureWhat is the maximum number of electrons in the third shell of an atom?A. 2 B. 8 C. 18 D. 32Answer: 18Additional Information: The third shell can hold up to 18 electrons based on the 2n² rule. Subjects: Atomic Structure, ChemistryRelated MCQsWhat type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?Which of the following elements is found in period 3 of the periodic table?What is the process by which a gas turns into a liquid?What type of reaction occurs when an acid reacts with a base?Which experiment led to the discovery of the nucleus?What is the role of valence electrons in chemical bonding?Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for storing genetic information?What is the main characteristic of an ionic bond?What is the shape of the f orbital?What is the main component of an atom’s nucleus?What happens to the atomic size as you move across a period from left to right?What is the term for the energy required to raise the temperature of a substance?What is the main component of the air we breathe?What is an orbital?What is the concept that explains the dual wave-particle nature of electrons?