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The number of valence electrons is the same number as the column of on the Periodic Table. Hydrogen has one, Calcium has two, etc. However, Helium may only have 2 and is an exception and Boron only wants 6 to fill its octet.

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The valence of an atom depends on the element type. For example, the valence for Carbon, a group 14 element, is four.

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Valence is a concept relating to the formal charge of the atom; it isn't "composed" of anything.

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The number valance electrons are not same in all elements. The number electrons present in the last shell refers to valence electrons.

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