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Noble gases have completely filled orbitals / energy levels. They generally have 8 valence electrons (helium has only 2) and have stable electronic configuration. Hence they are chemically inert and generally donot form compounds under normal conditions.

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Most elements react to achieve a full outer shell electrons, which is stable. The noble gasses already have a full outer shell and so are stable in their pure, elemental form.

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