In Science
- The number of polynucleotide strands in a DNA double helix.
- The first magic number.
- The atomic number of helium.
- Group 2 in the Periodic table of the elements consists of the alkaline earth metals whose usual valence is +2.
- Period 2 in the Periodic table consists of the eight elements lithium through neon.
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