Explain why the noble gases are relatively nonreactive?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

Noble gases have completely filled orbitals. They generally have 8 valence electrons (helium has only 2) and have stable electronic configuration. Hence they are chemically inert and generally donot form compounds under normal conditions.

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∙ 12y ago

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What is the family of elemnts in nonreactive gases called?

Noble gases

What gases are inside light bulbs?

Noble(nonreactive) gases like argon

How does the full octet affect trends among the noble gases?

A full octet makes the noble gases nonreactive.

How does a full octect affect trends among noble gases?

A full octet makes the noble gases nonreactive.

The noble gases are almost completely nonreactive for this reason they are sometimes called?

Inert Gases

What is an element with a full valence shell and is very nonreactive?

These are the noble gases.

What is another word for chemically nonreactive?

inert as in the inert gases or "noble" gases

Why are noble gas nonreactive?

Having the outer shell of electrons filled noble gases are very stable.

What is the name of the groups of elements that are particularly nonreactive?

Noble gases. Group 18. ;]

When elements are noble gases?

All of the noble gasses have full outer electron shells - rendering them extremely nonreactive. Their electron configuration is what places them in the group on the periodic table that we have designated "noble gases".

Which elements are nonreactive gas?

Noble gases Eg:-Helium,Neon,Argon,Xenon,Radon

Are neon's elements?

There are "noble gases" of which neon is one. They're the elements at the far-right side of the Periodic Table. As their outer orbitals are completely populated, noble gases are nonreactive.

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