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Stable elements do not react because they don't need to. Elements react so that they can gain stability( as stability is gained by filling the outer most shell of the atom). As stable elements already have full outer shells and are stable , they do not react.
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What family of the periodic table is most stable?
The Noble Gases are the most stable group of elements because since they have a full outer shell of valence electrons they cannot lost or gain electrons. Because of this the are inert, and cannot react with other elements in normal circumstances
What does not ordinarily react?
There are quite a few elements that do not normally react. These elements are all found in the Noble Gas family.
Explain why some elements are stable on their own while others are more stable in compounds?
its because some are naturally stable like helium, when some like hydrogen have an extra electron in their electron clouds. That's why they are unstable. When they meet with an element with one extra electron they can be stable because the first electron cloud holds 2 electrons. ex. : hydrogen - 1 electron hydrogen - 1 electron adding both together will give you a full eletron cloud. Hope this helps!
How can tell whether or not an element will react with other elements?
On the periodic table, there are periods that are rows, and groups that are columns. Elements in the same group react like the other elements in the group.
What elements are least likely to react with other element?
Nobel gasses.
What don't stable elements do much with other elements?
React chemically.
Is diesel stable?
yes. Diesel is a very stable fuel . it wont even react much when put to a flame!
How is noble gas stable?
It won't react with any of the other elements.
Was the alkali metals are very stable and no react easily with other elements?
No.
What elements would not react because it is already stable?
The noble gasses, gold and platinum.
What is the part of the periodic table that has elements that do not chemically react?
All of them tend not to react with each other until you get lower down the group
What are elements that don't react rapidly with other elements called?
stable or unreactive elements. and If you are looking for the group, The Noble Gases are the most unreactive group of elements.
Which family of elements contains elements that are highly unreactive?
Group (or family) 18, also known as the noble gases, are elements that are completely stable and rarely react with other elements.
Does the presence of an octet makes an atom very likely to react with other elements?
No, quite the opposite. An octet of electrons would make the atom stable, and therefor unlikely to react with most elements.
Is potassium stable metal that does not react readilyto other elements?
No, potassium is an extremely reactive metal that reacts very easily with other elements.
Does noble gases react with other elements?
No. Because they already have 8 electrons in their outermost shell and they are stable
Why doesn't argon react with other elements?
It is a very stable element and one of the so called noble gasses.
