$A$ helium atom has $2$ electrons in its valence shell,but its valency is not $2$. Explain.

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(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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State whether the following statement is true or false:
Atoms combine in the ratio of small whole numbers to form compounds.

$(a)$ Both helium and beryllium have two electrons in their valence shells. Helium is a noble gas whereas beryllium is a metal. Justify.
$(b)$ Hydrogen exists in three isotopic forms. Why are the isotopes of hydrogen chemically alike?

$(a)$ What are isobars?
$(b)$ Atomic number of an element $Y$ is $17$.
$(i)$ Write its electronic configuration.
$(ii)$ What is the number of valence electrons in $Y$?
$(iii)$ How many electrons are needed to complete the octet of $Y$?
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