Question

If an atom has seven electrons how many are in the second shell?

Answer 1

5 electrons because first shell can only have two electrons and second can hold up until 8

Answer 2

If it had seven electrons then we know that the first energy lever has to have two and no more and so it would be 5 as you will only have 5 left. if you had more then 8 then there would be three but these not so your fine!! 5 electrons on other shell