Whats the general name for elements having 2 or 8 electrons in the valence shell of their atoms - Science - Structure of the Atom

Question

Whats the general name for elements having 2 or 8 electrons in
the valence shell of their atoms? ? '

Priya Singh · Accepted Answer

Elements having two valence electron belongs to the second group i
e alkaline earth metals whereas those having eight valence electron
belong to group 8 i e inert elemnt series
some examples are:-
Alkaline earth metals :- calcium , barium
Inert elements :- neon, argon

Whats the general name for elements having 2 or 8 electrons in the valence shell of their atoms? ?..'.....