Helium (HE) Has an Atomic Number of 2

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Multiple Choice

Helium (HE) has an atomic number of 2. It is chemically stable because it

• A) is neutral in electrical charge.
• B) readily ionizes to react with other atoms.
• C) has a full outer electron shell.
• D) will form a covalent bond with another He atom.
• E) lacks electrons, thus the He atom is stable.

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