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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.


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What is the definition of family in group 18 on periodic table?

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Which non metals do not eact on the periodic table?

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What is another name for the noble gases?

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What were the noble gasses originally called?

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