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Which element has
(a) two shells, both of which are completely filled with electrons?
(b) the electronic configuration 2, 8, 2?
(c) a total of three shells, with four electrons in its valence shell?
(d) a total of two shells, with three electrons in its valence shell?
(e) twice as many electrons in its second shell as in its first shell?

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The correct Answer is:
(a) Neon (2,8) (b)b Magnesium (c) Silicon (2,8,4) (d) Boron (2,3) (e) Carbon (2,4)

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