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Download Solution PDFHow many electrons does a hydrogen atom have in its K shell?
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- A hydrogen atom, the simplest and lightest of all atoms, consists of only one proton and one electron.
- The K shell, also known as the first electron shell of an atom, can hold up to two electrons.
- A hydrogen atom has only one electron.
- This electron occupies the K shell.
Additional Information
- Hydrogen is the simplest element with an atomic number of 1.
- In its atomic form, hydrogen has one proton and one electron.
- When two hydrogen atoms bond to form a hydrogen molecule, they share their electrons, resulting in a stable H2 molecule.
- This sharing of electrons is a type of covalent bonding.
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