Atom Configuration H1s 1 He1s 2 Li1s 2 2s 1 Be1s 2 2s 2 B1s 2 2s 2 2p 1 Ne1s 2 2s 2 2p 6 1s shell filled 2s shell filled 2p shell filled etc (n=1 shell filled - noble gas) (n=2 shell filled - noble gas) Electron Configurations p shells hold up to 6 electronss shells hold up to 2 electrons
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