The electronic configuration of calcium (20) is given as 2,8,8,2 but we know that the third shell has the maximum - Science - Periodic Classification of Elements

Question

The electronic configuration of calcium (20) is given as 2,8,8,2
but we know that the third shell has the maximum capacity of
holding 1 electrons , so why iant the e c of calcium 2 ,8 ,10?

Shruti Tyagi · Accepted Answer

Dear student,

The correct order of filling the electrons in shell is 2, 8, 8, 18,
32,

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The electronic configuration of calcium (20) is given as 2,8,8,2 but we know that the third shell has the maximum capacity of holding 1 electrons , so why iant the e.c of calcium 2 ,8 ,10?