2 electrons in the atomic shell
Helium belongs to the noble gas group (group 18), s block and period 1
Electron configuration: 1s²
Symbol: ₂He⁴
With atomic number 2 and mass number 4, the composition of the subatomic particles is:
2 protons, 2 electrons, and 2 neutrons
2 protons and 2 neutrons make up the atomic nucleus while 2 electrons are in the atomic shell