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The number of valence electrons present in Ca atom are ___________.

A

3

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B

2

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C

8

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6

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Solution

The correct option is A 2
Calcium atomic number $=$ 20, Electronic configuration $=$ 2, 8, 8, 2.
Hence, Valence electrons $=$ 2.

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