answersLogoWhite

0

Why are the noble gases noble?

User Avatar

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

"Noble" gases have the outer electron shell full, with 8 electrons; this structure lead to a very low chemical reactivity but now they are not considered as inert elements.

User Avatar

Wiki User

∙ 15y ago
Copy

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What type of metals are noble gases?

The Noble(Inert) gases are NOT Metals.


How active is noble gases?

Noble gases are chemically inert.


How are noble gases different than noble gases?

it's not


What are the nonmetals in nobel gases?

There are no metals in noble gases.All are gases in noble gases.


Phase of matter for noble gases?

All noble gases are gases in their standard state


Helium neon argon or krypton what are they called?

They're all Noble gases.


Are noble gases shiny?

No, noble gases are not shiny. They are colorless and odorless gases that do not have a metallic or reflective appearance.


What are the families that contain a full octet of valence electrons?

This is the family of noble gases (group 18).


What are the noble gases in Column 18 called?

The noble gases in Column 18 are called helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon.


Why do noble gases in balloon float in air?

Noble gases are lighter than air. Hence balloons filled with noble gases will float in air.


What are the least reactive noble gases or metalloids?

noble gases are least reactive


Are noble gases considered metals?

no. All noble gases are non metals

Trending Questions
What tropic runs across the globe and marks the northern boundary of earths tropical zone? What song says do the rock thang in it? What did Julius Caesar do that made him so popular that he was elected dictator for life? Is khatta meetha hit or flop? People who believe that a new diet is safe and effective because a doctor wrote the book are forgetting that? Are there any racing mmorpg games? If you burn 1020 calories a day for 30 days how much weight would you lose? Is a lunar eclipse synonymous with a new moon? What is critical velocity of stream flow? What statements least characterizes the Battle of Shiloh? State the different between Chauth and Sardeshmukhi? What are the ingredients in Concrobium Mold Control? Mass of a safety pin? What sets electric cooperatives apart from investor owned utilities? What is Pythagoras? How many bottles are in Legend of Zelda ocarina of time 3ds? 7am to 7pm? What does a str8 dodge charger look like? What is the angle called for over 180 degrees? What actors and actresses appeared in Layam - 2001?

Resources

Leaderboard All Tags Unanswered

Top Categories

Algebra Chemistry Biology World History English Language Arts Psychology Computer Science Economics

Product

Community Guidelines Honor Code Flashcard Maker Study Guides Math Solver FAQ

Company

About Us Contact Us Terms of Service Privacy Policy Disclaimer Cookie Policy IP Issues
Answers Logo
Copyright ©2026 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.