The element with a valence electron configuration of 2s²2p⁶ is neon (Ne). Neon has a total of 10 electrons. The electron configuration of neon is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶, where the 2s² represents the two electrons in the 2s orbital, and the 2p⁶ represents the six electrons in the 2p orbital. Neon is a noble gas and is known for its stable configuration, with a full valence shell of electrons.