Write the distribution of electrons in carbon and sodium atoms. Explain in details.
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In a carbon atom, total number of electrons 6. The distribution of electrons in carbon atom is given by: First orbit or K-shell = 2 electrons and Second orbit or L-shell = 4 electrons. So, we can write the distribution of electrons in a carbon atom as 2, 4.
In a sodium atom, total number of electrons is 11. The distribution of electrons in sodium atom is given by:First orbit or K-shell = 2 electrons, Second orbit or L-shell = 8 electrons and Third orbit or M-shell = 1 electron. So, we can write distribution of electrons in a sodium atom as 2, 8, 1.
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