Question:
Helium atom has 2 electrons in its valence shell but its valency is not 2 . Explain.
Solution:
Helium (He) atom with atomic number (Z) equal to two has only one shell (K-shell). It can have a maximum of two electrons which it has. Therefore, the valence shell is complete and valency of the atom is zero.
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