0
What characteristic of the noble gases makes them so unreactive?
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
All the orbitals (s, p) in the valence band are populated by 2 electrons.
For helium this means the valence band is fully populatedwith 2 electrons.
For all other noble gases this means the valence band is fully populated with 8 electrons.
Wiki User
∙ 6y ago
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoThey have a full outer shell (they have the maximum number of electrons), so they are stable by themselves. They don't need to react with other elements.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
The most characteristic property of the noble gases is that they?
Noble gasses are not reactive. :)
Are noble gases reactive or unreactive?
Unreactive
Explain why noble gases are unreactive in terms of electron shells?
Noble gases are unreactive because their outermost shell, the valence shell, has a full set of eight electrons.
Which element is a noble gas that is unreactive?
Helium, Neon, Xenon, Krypton, Radon, and Argon.
What don't the noble gases form?
Noble gases doesn't form many compounds because they are extremely unreactive.
The most characteristic property of the noble gases is that they?
Noble gasses are not reactive. :)
Are noble gases reactive or unreactive?
Unreactive
Are noble gases very unreactive gases?
Correct.
Why are noble gases very reactive?
Nobel gases are very unreactive.
Explain why noble gases are unreactive in terms of electron shells?
Noble gases are unreactive because their outermost shell, the valence shell, has a full set of eight electrons.
Which element is a noble gas that is unreactive?
Helium, Neon, Xenon, Krypton, Radon, and Argon.
What is the meaning of noble gases in Periodic table Group VIIIA?
Noble gases are very unreactive chemical elements.
What don't the noble gases form?
Noble gases doesn't form many compounds because they are extremely unreactive.
What so unique about the six noble gases?
they are very unreactive
What rarely reacts in chemistry?
Noble gases are very unreactive.
What are unreactive nonmetals that do not react with other elements under normal conditions?
unreactive nonmetals are called noble gases
The most unreactive family of gases?
The Noble Gas group, which is Group 18.
