Which element has

$(a)$ two shells, both of which are completely filled with electrons?

$(b)$ the electronic configuration $2,\,8,\,2 ?$

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$(a)$ Neon has two shells, both of which are completely filled with electrons $( 2$ electrons in $K$ shell and $8$ electrons in $L$ shell $)$.

$(b)$ Magnesium has the electronic configuration $2,\,8,\,2$.

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