How many energy levels does hydrogen and helium have 

Level
Middle School
Grade
8

Helium ion Spectrum Explained

The He+ ion is just like a hydrogen atom with two units of charge in the nucleus. Since the hydrogenic energy levels depend upon the square of the nuclear ...

Answer

 Hydrogen and helium are in the first row, or period, on the periodic table. Therefore, the first energy level can have a total of two electrons. The second energy level can have eight electrons.

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