Except for helium, the outer subshell of a noble gas has what electronic configuration?
A) $\mathrm{d} 10$
B) $p^{6}$
C) $\mathrm{p}^{2}$
D) $\mathrm{s}^{1} \mathrm{p}^{4}$
E) $s^{2}$

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Noble gases, except for helium, have their outermost p subshell fully occupied with 6 electrons, giving them a stable electronic configuration of $p^6$. Helium is the exception with a $1s^2$ configuration, not involving p orbitals.

Except for Helium, the Outer Subshell of a Noble Gas d10\mathrm{d} 10d10

Except for Helium, the Outer Subshell of a Noble Gas $\mathrm{d} 10$