Inert noble gas, second most abundant element in universe.
Helium is a noble-gas element located in period 1, group 18 of the periodic table. It has the chemical symbol He and atomic number 2. The electron configuration of Helium is 1s2, giving it 8 valence electron(s).
Explore Helium in interactive 3D with the Soren Periodic Table. View Bohr model, quantum orbital model, nucleus inspector, and phase lab with temperature and pressure controls. Includes fun facts, real-world uses, and NCTB curriculum integration for Bangladeshi students.