Question

which option describes the structure of the electron shells in a neutral carbon atom? (1 point) the inner shell is complete with two electrons. the outer shell is incomplete with four electrons the inner shell is complete with three electrons. the outer shell is incomplete with three electrons the inner shell is complete with four electrons. the outer shell is incomplete with two electrons the inner shell is incomplete with three electrons. the outer shell is incomplete with three electrons

Explanation:

A neutral carbon atom has 6 electrons. The inner - most shell (the first shell) can hold a maximum of 2 electrons and is complete with 2 electrons. The outer shell (the second shell) needs 8 electrons to be complete but has 4 electrons, making it incomplete.

Answer:

The inner shell is complete with two electrons. The outer shell is incomplete with four electrons.