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Helium has only 2 electrons in its outer electron shell, so 2 dots.

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Q: Why does the Lewis dot diagram for helium have two dots together instead of being spread apart like other elements?
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What elements does helium bond with?

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How were the elements other than helium and hyrdogen form?

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How many elements does helium have?

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