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With very few exceptions (you can make argon fluorides, but you have to work at it), the noble gases are nonreactive--they won't form compounds.

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Where are the inert gasses located on the periodic table?

Inert gasses are also called noble gasses. These gasses are unlikely to participate in chemical reactions. Inert gasses are located in the 8th group of the periodic table.Inert gasses are also called noble gasses. These gasses are unlikely to participate in chemical reactions. Inert gasses are located in the 8th group of the periodic table.


True or false noble gases are inert gasses?

Noble gasses are historically known as inert gasses - so true


Which group of elements are called the noble or inert gasses?

Group 8a


Why are noble gasses also known as inert gasses?

The noble gases were once called inert gases because until about 1960, no compounds of them had been discovered.


Which non metals do not eact on the periodic table?

Group-18 elements do not react. They are noble gases.They are inert in nature.Noble gases are unlikely to react. They are in the 18th period of the periodic table. They are called inert gasses too.


What is another name for the noble gases?

pure or inert gasses


What were the noble gasses originally called?

Inert gases, because at that time it was believed that these gases had no chemical reactions at all.


What is special about the inert or noble gasses?

All the noble gas elements have completely filled orbitals and are hence stable and chemically inert under room temperature.


What are the nobel gasses also called?

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Noble gases are inert gases true or false?

TRUE (apex)


Elements on the right side are?

The elements on the right side of the periodic table are called the P block elements. They are non metals. The right most elements are called noble gasses(inert gasses). These do not react with other elements.


What does noble mean in noble gasses?

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