If an atom has atomic number 8 how many protons electrons are there? How many orbits does it occupy? What is its valency?

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Number of protons= 8
Number of electrons= 8
electronic configuration= 2,6 so it occupies two shells or orbits (K,L)
valency = $- 2$ requires two electrons to reach stable octet
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