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Why is helium atomic number 2?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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Helium's atomic number is 2 because it has 2 protons in its nucleus.

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Helium has completely filled orbitals, hence it is stable.

Hydrogen has half filled s orbitals and is less stable.

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Strictly, a helium atom has no valence electrons. The outer electron shell is completely filled when there are two electrons.

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Helium - it is a noble gas! Helium has completely filled s orbital and thus has stable electronic configuration

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