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Both of the two electrons in a helium atom are technically "valence electrons", but since they constitute a complete electronic shell, they do not form chemical bonds to other atoms easily if at all.

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What is the number of valency electron in helium?

Helium has two valence electrons.


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What is heliums number of valence electrons?

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Why does helium belongs to noble gases where infact it has 2 valence electron?

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What doesn't helium react with?

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How many extra valence electrons does helium need to become stable?

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How many electrons are in the outer energy level of a helium atom?

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