Maximum Number of Electrons in a Shell

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Maximum Number of Electrons in a Shell

### Formula:

$$\text{Maximum electrons}=2n^2$$

### Terminologies:

- n → Principal quantum number.

- Shell → Main energy level containing electrons.

### Usage:

- Used to calculate maximum electrons possible in any shell.

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