What is the general name of the elements having 8 electrons in the valence shell of their atoms ?

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Solution

The elements having 2 or 8 electrons in their valence cells of their atoms are all noble gases. They are stable elements.

Eg: neon=2,8 ; argon=2,8,8 etc.

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