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Noble gas family consisting of Helium, Neon, Argon,Krypton, Xenon and Radon is inert.

They have stable electronic configuration and hence they are inert and non-reactive.

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Is oxygen inert?

Oxygen itself is not inert, as it can react with many other substances. However, it is not as reactive as some other elements like fluorine or chlorine. In certain conditions, oxygen can support combustion and react with other elements or compounds.


What is the definition of inert?

Materials that are devoid of active properties and unable or unlikely to form compounds..


What are the similarities and differences between the halogen family and the inert gases?

Similarities: Both halogens and inert gases are part of the same group in the periodic table (Group 18). They are both stable elements with full valence electron shells. Differences: Halogens are highly reactive nonmetals that readily form compounds with other elements, while inert gases are extremely unreactive due to their stable electron configurations and rarely form compounds. Halogens are found in nature in various compounds, while inert gases are typically found in their pure form.


What is the safest element?

Most elements are completely stable and safe. However, the safest elements would be the most unreactive. So, in that sense, the Inert Gases (exc. Radon, which is radioactive) are probably the safest group of elements, as they are completely unreactive.


Is carbon active or inert?

Carbon can exhibit both active and inert properties depending on the form it is in. For example, diamond is chemically inert, while carbon in the form of charcoal or activated carbon is highly reactive and can be used for various chemical processes.

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Why are the elements in Family 18 called inert in the periodic table?

Inert means unreactive, and most of these gases never react.


What are the two inert elements?

Helium and Neon are considered the two most inert elements.


Which family is the most stable elements?

The noble gases (aka inert gases) are the most stable elements.


Which elements is most reactive alkali metals or alkali earth metal or carbon family or inert gases?

alkali metals


The most unreactive family of elements?

Noble gases are the most unreactive family of elements due to their full outer electron shells, which makes them stable and less likely to react with other elements. They are very inert and rarely form chemical compounds with other elements.


What are elements that don't react readily with other elements called?

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What family of elements includes helium and neon?

"Noble gases" is the usual name given. The noble gases are inert due to closed electron systems and strong typically antibonding character in their molecular orbital systems.


What group number are the inert gases?

Elements belonging to group 18 are termed as the inert gases.


Do inert elements gain electrons?

There is no electron exchange when no reaction takes place (this is what 'inert' means)


What elements are very stable and have low reactivity?

They are called noble gases or inert elements. Belong to group 8A or 18 They are called noble gases or inert elements. Belong to group 8A or 18 They are called noble gases or inert elements. Belong to group 8A or 18


What are some other names for Noble gases?

Another name for noble gases is inert gases.


Which of these are in the halogen family fluorine neon lithium or bismuth?

Fluorine The Halogen Family of elements is made up of the elements Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine and Astatine. Neon is one of the Inert or Noble gases. Lithium is a member of the Alkali Metal group of elements. Bismuth is in the same group of elements as Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Arsenic and Tin.neon