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Two of most unique elements on the periodic table are hydrogen and helium. What makes them so unique and removed from the other groups on the periodic table? (1 point)
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Unlike all other elements, hydrogen and helium are gases
Unlike all other elements, hydrogen and helium are gases

Unlike all other elements, hydrogen and helium are not considered metals
Unlike all other elements, hydrogen and helium are not considered metals

Unlike all other elements, hydrogen and helium have very limited properties
Unlike all other elements, hydrogen and helium have very limited properties

Unlike all other elements, hydrogen and helium only have a maximum of 2 valence electrons

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Unlike all other elements, hydrogen and helium only have a maximum of 2 valence electrons

They are the only elements in the first period, occupying the 1s orbital, so their outer shell can hold at most 2 electrons.