2 shells because if you do the electronic configuration:
2,7 which adds up to 9
7 stands for the group it in and it also stands for how many electrons are in the outer shell.
the amount of spaces stands for which period its in therefore it in period 2
Unrestricted populations of organisms experience Exponential growth.
As a population reaches is carrying capacity there is an increase in competition for All of the above.
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