Why do different text books say there are different numbers of electrons in the atom's shells?

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Why do different text books say there are different numbers of electrons in the atom's shells?

Why do different text books say there are different numbers of electrons in the atom's shells?
One text book says the first shell holds two electrons, the second 8 and the third 8 as well, but the other book says the first holds 2, second 8 and the third is 18. What the??? Which one is correct? Why is it different?

2007-04-24 17:00:03 · 2 answers · asked by dogvirusdoo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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The answer isn't that simple. Just glance at the references and you'll start to see why.

2007-04-24 20:00:34 · answer #1 · answered by Frank N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the amount of electron of outer shell isdepend on atomic number of material .

2007-04-24 17:09:43 · answer #2 · answered by Faisal R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋