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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How many valence electrons does helium have

OpenStudy (anonymous):

8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yeah 8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No...Helium has 2 valence electrons

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks guys

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Helium has 2 valence electrons, not 8. It follows the duplet rule. It's electronic configuration is 1s^2.

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