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How many valence electrons does a potassium (K) atom have?
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10. Periodic Properties of the Elements
Valence Electrons of Elements
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How many valence electrons does helium (He) have?
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2
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8
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1
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Identify the element in question, which is helium (He).
Recall that valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom.
Determine the electron configuration of helium. Since helium has an atomic number of 2, it has 2 electrons.
Write the electron configuration for helium: $1s^2$, meaning both electrons are in the first shell, which is also the outermost shell for helium.
Conclude that helium has 2 valence electrons because its only shell (the first shell) is full with 2 electrons.
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