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Electron Configurations (2.8.8.18.18.32.32)

 * Meaning of 2.8.8.18.18.32.32:
 * 1st electron shell can hold up to maximum 2 electrons/e-
 * 2nd electron shell can hold up to maximum 8 electrons
 * 3rd shell max. = 8 e-
 * 4th shell max. = 18 e-
 * 5th shell max. = 18 e-
 * 6th shell max. = 32 e-
 * 7th shell max. = 32 e-
 * 8th shell max. = 32 e-
 * Why the shells are filled up like so
 * 1st shell
 * There are 2 elements on the 1st period (Hydrogen — 1H thru to Helium — 2He)
 * 2nd shell
 * There are 8 elements on the 2nd period (Lithium — 3Li thru to Neon — 10Ne)
 * 3rd shell
 * There are 8 elements on the 3rd period (Sodium — 11Na thru to Argon — 18Ar)