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Alkanes are not very reactive because of the stability of their bonds. The carbon hydrogen bonds found in alkanes are virtually nonpolar. Also, carbon and hydrogen have no lone pairs of electrons. This means that they are not subject to attack by nucleophiles or electrophiles.
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∙ 12y agoAlkanes are chemically inert because alkanes contain four sigma bonds and sigma bonds require greater amount of energy for breakin so alkanes are chemically inert at room temperature but reactive at high temperature
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∙ 9y agoThey are chemically inert due to the absence of pi bonds and polarity.
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Is argon chemically inert?
yes argon is chemically inert because its valence shell is complete.
Is Gold chemically active or inert?
Gold is active, or at least not inert. Only the noble gases are inert.
What is another word for chemically nonreactive?
inert as in the inert gases or "noble" gases
Is xenon flamable?
Xenon is chemically inert. So it is not flammable
Why is argon an inert substance?
Argon is a noble gas. It has completely filled valence orbitals, is stable and hence chemically inert.
Is argon chemically inert?
yes argon is chemically inert because its valence shell is complete.
Is Carbon chemically active or inert?
Covalent Bond. Chemically Active. The only elements that are inert are group 18, or 8A.
Noble gases are chemically?
Noble gases are chemically inert. They have completely filled orbitals, hence are generally non-reactive (or chemically inert).
Is Charcoal powder chemically inert?
no
What is the term for not chemically active?
inert
Are unstable isotopes chemically inert?
Unstable isotopes can be chemically reactive.
Is Gold chemically active or inert?
Gold is active, or at least not inert. Only the noble gases are inert.
What is another word for chemically nonreactive?
inert as in the inert gases or "noble" gases
Is polonium an inert gas?
No. Polonium is a solid at room temperature and is not chemically inert.
Is plutonium chemically inert?
Plutonium is not an inert chemical element, plutonium is very active.
Can helium and hydrogen be combined?
No, helium is chemically inert
Is helium dangerous yes or no?
No. helium is chemically inert
