CBSE Notes, Lectures

CBSE - Chemistry - Structure of the Atom

Structure of the Atom

Long Answer Type

Why do Helium, Neon and Argon have a zero valency?

Helium has two electrons in its only energy shell, while Argon and Neon have 8 electrons in their valence shells. As these have maximum number of electrons in their valence shells, they do not have any tendency to combine with other elements. Hence, they have a valency equal to zero.

.