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Because noble gases don't need to give or take any electrons - they have a perfect octet configuration. Where as halogens need to gain or lose electrons and will easily react to other halogens that need to lose or gain.

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Is the group halogens in a periodic table reactive?

Very much so. The only group that isn't reactive is the Noble gases, however even some noble gases will react under the right conditions.


How do halogens differ from noble gases?

halogens are much more reactive


Why noble gases are highly reactive?

Noble gases are not reactive. They are inert. That's why they are called noble gases. Just as the human nobility does not lower itself to associate with the lower classes, so do noble gases not combine with lesser elements. They remain aloof.


How are halogens and noble gasea differ?

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Why is a noble gas inert?

Noble gases have a stable electron configuration. So they are less reactive.


What is the name in the column of the periodic table next to the nobel gases Why are they so reactive?

The column next to the noble gases in the periodic table is the halogens group. Halogens are highly reactive because they only need one more electron to complete their outer electron shell and achieve a stable electron configuration. This makes them eager to chemically react with other elements to gain that electron and become stable.


What aren't noble gases reactive?

Noble gases have a full outer shell of electrons, making them stable and non-reactive. Their electron configuration is already at its most stable state, so they do not easily form bonds with other elements. This is why noble gases are often called inert gases.


Why are noble gasses are so unreactive?

Noble gases have completely filled outer electronic configuration. Hence they are non-reactive.


Why the first ionization energy of noble gas is higher than that of halogens?

The first ionization energy of noble gases is higher than that of halogens because noble gases have a full valence shell, making them very stable and less likely to lose an electron. Halogens, on the other hand, have one electron short of a full valence shell, so they have a stronger tendency to lose that electron and therefore require less energy to do so.


How do electron configurations of noble gases give them high unreactivity?

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What family contains elements that will not form compounds metalloids halogens noble gases strong metals?

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The most charateristic property of the noble gases is?

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