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An element is chemically active till it does not attain an inert gas configuration.

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An element is chemically active when its outer valence shell is unfilled. This means that it will attempt to pull in or release electrons so that it has a filled outer shell.

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Is Au the most active element?

No. Au (gold) is one of the least active elements.


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