Calculate the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the third electron shell for sulfur, given its atomic number is 16. Element Atomic Number Sulfur 16

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18. The capacity of an electron shell is determined by $$2 	imes n^2$$, where $$n$$ is the principal quantum number of the shell. For the third shell (n=3), the maximum number of electrons it can hold is $$2 	imes 3^2 = 18$$. Sulfur does not use the full capacity of the third shell, but the question asks for the maximum potential number.

Calculate the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the third electron shell for sulfur, given its atomic number is 16. Element Atomic Number Sulfur 16

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