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Under normal conditions Helium will not react with anything because it has a complete outer electron shell.

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Because it has 8 valence electrons.

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Is Helium the first element on the periodic table and the most stable element in the universe?

False (Hydrogen has the first position, Helium is the most stable)


Can helium turn into air?

Helium cannot turn into anything, it is a stable element.


What is helium considered as?

Helium is considered as totally inert and unreactive. It is the first element of the noble gases.


Is helium a reactive molecule?

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What type of elment is Helium?

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Helium is the first element on the periodic table and the most stable element in the universe true of false?

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What is the most stable element in a nuclear sense?

The most stable element is any member of group ZERO or eight,they are called inert gases because they do not react,hence,stable.However,helium may be considered because it is in period 1 \having the less nuclear charge.


On the periodic table which is the simplest and most stable element because it contains 2 protons and 2 electrons?

This element is helium.


What element that is considered unreactive because it has a filled outer energy level is?

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Is helium considered as a pure substance?

Yes, because it is an Element.


Is helium an ion?

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How many electrons can the element helium lend?

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