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Noble gases have completely filled orbitals. They generally have 8 valence electrons (helium has only 2) and have stable electronic configuration. Hence they are chemically inert and generally do not form compounds under normal conditions.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoEach of the noble gases has eight electrons in its outer shell. Chemists recognise this as a stable configuration that is associated with negligible electronegativity values and very high ionisation energies. Chemical reactions, which involve the rearrangement of outer-shell electrons, would disrupt this stability, so reactions of the noble gases are very unusual and limited to krypton and xenon.
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∙ 9y agoThey have completely filled orbitals.They have no valence electrons.
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Is nitrogen and oxygen noble gases?
The term noble is old and today inadequate.The so-called 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 all considered as inert elements.Compounds have been made with Krypton, Xenon and Radon. None have yet been made for Argon, Neon or Helium.
What are characteristics of inert atoms?
It an atom that is extremely unreactive. The most inert atoms are the noble gases: helium (He), neon (Ne), argon (Ar), krypton (Kr) and xenon (Xe). Their valence electron shells are complete (the so-called octet rule is satisfied).
Does the outer shell of noble gases make it more or less likely to bond with other elements?
The outer shell of noble gases is full or complete, which makes it very stable. Because of this stability, noble gases are generally less likely to bond with other elements and form compounds. They are known for their inertness or lack of reactivity.
Why are the noble gases called noble?
The "noble" gases have their outer electron shells full. That means they will have 8 electrons in their outer shells (except helium, which has a full outer shell with 2 electrons in it). This structure leads to a very low chemical reactivity. We generally consider these elements to be noble (perhaps meaning "apart") or inert, and they are not normally found chemically bonded to other elements. The inert gases will form compounds only under extraordinary conditions. This reluctance to bond with other elements makes them inert or noble.CAN BE FOUND IN EVERYDAY LIFE!!!
Can a noble gas be malleable or ductile?
Noble gases exist at mind-bogglingly low temperatures. To prove something's malleable, you have to hammer it or something. If you could obtain a solid noble gas, one whack of a hammer would be enough to literally vaporize all hopes of proving it was malleable. How many licks does it take? The world may never know.
Why are noble gases low reactive?
The so-called 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.
What makes noble gases noble?
The so-called 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.
Is nitrogen and oxygen noble gases?
The term noble is old and today inadequate.The so-called 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 all considered as inert elements.Compounds have been made with Krypton, Xenon and Radon. None have yet been made for Argon, Neon or Helium.
What are characteristics of inert atoms?
It an atom that is extremely unreactive. The most inert atoms are the noble gases: helium (He), neon (Ne), argon (Ar), krypton (Kr) and xenon (Xe). Their valence electron shells are complete (the so-called octet rule is satisfied).
Does the outer shell of noble gases make it more or less likely to bond with other elements?
The outer shell of noble gases is full or complete, which makes it very stable. Because of this stability, noble gases are generally less likely to bond with other elements and form compounds. They are known for their inertness or lack of reactivity.
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.
Why are the noble gases called noble?
The "noble" gases have their outer electron shells full. That means they will have 8 electrons in their outer shells (except helium, which has a full outer shell with 2 electrons in it). This structure leads to a very low chemical reactivity. We generally consider these elements to be noble (perhaps meaning "apart") or inert, and they are not normally found chemically bonded to other elements. The inert gases will form compounds only under extraordinary conditions. This reluctance to bond with other elements makes them inert or noble.CAN BE FOUND IN EVERYDAY LIFE!!!
What element has chemical properties that are most similar to Argon?
Reactivity: None Flammability: None Argon is a VERY, VERY inert gas, meaning it has no reactivity with other elements.
Can a noble gas be malleable or ductile?
Noble gases exist at mind-bogglingly low temperatures. To prove something's malleable, you have to hammer it or something. If you could obtain a solid noble gas, one whack of a hammer would be enough to literally vaporize all hopes of proving it was malleable. How many licks does it take? The world may never know.
What group of the region shown on the periodic table contains mostly elements that are gases at room temperature?
The so-called noble or inert gases are in Group 18, the last group on the right of the periodic table of the elements.
Why are the elements helium argon and neon called inert gases?
As we all know that noble gases are also called INERT GASES, so the subgroup VIII of GROUP 'A' contains only noble gases and inert gases so helium and neon are also in VIII-A so they are inert gases.
How many electrons are present in the valence level for all noble gases except helium?
There are eight in all noble gases (except helium) because that forms a "full level" so that they are noble gases and not reactive.
