The number of electrons in the valence shell of calcium is:
1) 6
2) 8
3) 4
4) 2
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- The number of electrons in the valence shell of calcium is 2 (option 4).
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Electronic Configuration for Calcium:
- The Electronic configuration of the element Calcium is 2, 8, 8, 2.
- It's valency is 2.
- The element Calcium has 20 protons and 20 neutrons.
What is Electronic Configuration?
- Distribution of electrons in different orbits or shells is called electronic configuration.
- The distribution of electrons into different shells (also called as orbits) of an atom was suggested by Bohr and Bury.
- The atoms of different elements contain different numbers of electrons, protons and neutrons.
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