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if u look on wikipedia, it will probably say that the noble gases have full outer shells. but this is wrong. actually, the noble gases are noble gases because the outer shells all have 8 electrons. but the outer shell also have full sub shells.the sub shells are named spdf.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoNoble gases have completely filled orbitals. Their valence orbitals are completely filled, have 8 electrons and obey octet rule (stable electronic configuration). Hence they are chemically inert (or do not react with other elements).
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∙ 15y agoBecause they have a full outer shell of electrons - they don't want anymore and don't want to give any away so are 'happy'!
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∙ 14y agobecause they have a complete octet.
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True or false noble gases are inert gasses?
Noble gasses are historically known as inert gasses - so true
What are examples of noble gasses?
The five noble gasses are neon, xenon, kryton, helium, argon, radon, and ununoctium.
Do noble gases react with metals and non metals?
Nobles gasses will not react with metals or most nonmetals. Only a few noble gasses compounds exits, and none exist naturally. Noble gasses will only form compounds with fluorine and oxygen.
Is the noble gas xe monatomic?
Yes. All the noble gasses are monatomic.
Are noble gasses metallic elements?
yes
Can noble gases combine with each other?
Noble gasses do not combine with anything. They are quite happy to be on their own.
True or false noble gases are inert gasses?
Noble gasses are historically known as inert gasses - so true
Where can you find noble gasses in nature?
Noble gases can be found in the atmosphere; the air on Earth is partly composed of the noble gasses.
What are examples of noble gasses?
The five noble gasses are neon, xenon, kryton, helium, argon, radon, and ununoctium.
The noble gasses are found in column?
The noble gasses are found in the right-most column (group 18) on the period table.
Noble gas contain electrons?
All noble gasses contain electrons. In fact, all gasses contain electrons.
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.
Why is noble glass happy?
If you are referring to the noble gasses and why they are stable, it is because they contain a full 8 electrons in their outer shell and, therefore, are pretty much unreactive; that is, they have no extra electrons to give, and they are not short on electrons that they need to borrow. I guess you could say they are "happy".
What is the family of oxygen?
Noble gasses
Are noble gasses metals?
yes
What is the most family?
noble gasses
Do noble gases react with metals and non metals?
Nobles gasses will not react with metals or most nonmetals. Only a few noble gasses compounds exits, and none exist naturally. Noble gasses will only form compounds with fluorine and oxygen.
