$A$ helium atom has $2$ electrons in its valence shell,but its valency is not $2$. Explain.
(N/A) The helium atom has $2$ electrons in its outermost shell,which represents a complete duplet. Since its outermost shell is already full and stable,it does not need to lose,gain,or share electrons to achieve stability. Therefore,its valency is $0$.
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