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Noble gases are so named because they do not react (most of the time) with other elements. They already possess a stable octet in their valence shells and therefore do not need to transfer or share their electrons to be stable.
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∙ 10y agoNoble gases do not react with anything. They have full valence shells so they don't need to take or give any electrons.
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Are inert gases and royal gases the same?
'Royal gas' is not a term used in chemistry. Perhaps you mean "noble gas", if so yes "inert gas" and "noble gas" often mean the same thing. However, oxides and fluorides of some of the "noble gasses " do exist, it might be best to think of them as "noble" rather than "inert". Xe, forms oxides.
What does the term noble mean in noble metals and noble gases?
There are no "noble metals". The "noble" connotation for "noble gas" is that in society, the "noble" people don't interact with the average people. "Noble" or inert gases do not take part in any regular chemical reactions. The individual atoms don't form elements or compounds.
Is krypton halogen noble gas or neither?
No, it is a noble gas
What is a radioactive noble gas?
Radon is a noble gas and is radioactive.
Is neon is not a noble gas?
Neon is a noble gas.
Are inert gases and royal gases the same?
'Royal gas' is not a term used in chemistry. Perhaps you mean "noble gas", if so yes "inert gas" and "noble gas" often mean the same thing. However, oxides and fluorides of some of the "noble gasses " do exist, it might be best to think of them as "noble" rather than "inert". Xe, forms oxides.
What term describes boron?
Noble gas
What does the term noble mean when referring to noble metal and noble gases?
less reactive
What does the term noble mean when referring to noble gases and noble metals?
less reactive
What does the term noble mean when referring to nobles metal And noble gases?
less reactive
What does the term noble mean in noble metals and noble gases?
There are no "noble metals". The "noble" connotation for "noble gas" is that in society, the "noble" people don't interact with the average people. "Noble" or inert gases do not take part in any regular chemical reactions. The individual atoms don't form elements or compounds.
Is krypton halogen noble gas or neither?
No, it is a noble gas
What is a radioactive noble gas?
Radon is a noble gas and is radioactive.
What is another term for argon?
18Ar is how it is represented on the periodic table. It is also known as a Noble gas.
Is co2 a noble gas?
no. it is a molecule, not a noble gas
What colour is noble gas?
A noble gas is colorless.
Is neon is not a noble gas?
Neon is a noble gas.
