MCQ
The valence shell of calcium contains ___________?
  • $2$ electrons
  • B
    $4$ electrons
  • C
    $6$ electrons
  • D
    $8$ electrons

Answer

Correct option: A.
$2$ electrons

The valency shell means the outermost shell or orbit of an element which has valence electrons or outer electrons in it.
The atomic number of calcium is $20$ and its electronic configuration is $2, 8, 8, 2$ which shows that the outermost orbit or valency shell contains $2$ electrons.

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