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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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Are inert gases and royal gases the same?

'Royal gas' is not a term used in chemistry. Perhaps you mean "noble gas", if so yes "inert gas" and "noble gas" often mean the same thing. However, oxides and fluorides of some of the "noble gasses " do exist, it might be best to think of them as "noble" rather than "inert". Xe, forms oxides.


What does the term noble mean in noble metals and noble gases?

There are no "noble metals". The "noble" connotation for "noble gas" is that in society, the "noble" people don't interact with the average people. "Noble" or inert gases do not take part in any regular chemical reactions. The individual atoms don't form elements or compounds.


Do noble gases have a full octet of electrons?

If by octect you mean the outermost shell, then yes.. that's why they're noble gasses (inert)


Is the noble gas xe monatomic?

'What is 'xe' ??? If you mean 'Xe' (Xenon), then it is monatomic. It is listed in the Periodiuc Table in the Noble(Inert) gases Group. NB When writing chemical symbols. One letter symbols are ALWAYS a CAPITAL letter. Two letter symbols are , first letter is a CAPITAL letter and the second letter is lower/small case. This is the agreed international standard. Hence Xenon is 'Xe' ; NOT 'xe'.


What are the three most abundant noble gases in the atmosphere?

We find the inert gases argon (9,340 ppmv), neon (18.18 ppmv) and helium (5.24 ppmv) in the earth's atmosphere. Note that we use ppmv here to mean parts per million by volume. A link can be found below to check facts and learn more.

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What does noble mean in noble gasses?

Noble means complete. They have complete outermost energy levels. They are unlikely to react.


Are inert gases and royal gases the same?

'Royal gas' is not a term used in chemistry. Perhaps you mean "noble gas", if so yes "inert gas" and "noble gas" often mean the same thing. However, oxides and fluorides of some of the "noble gasses " do exist, it might be best to think of them as "noble" rather than "inert". Xe, forms oxides.


What is helime?

Do you mean helium? An inert ("noble") gas, atomic number 2. An alpha particle (as in radioactivity) is a helium nucleus.


What does the term noble mean in noble metals and noble gases?

There are no "noble metals". The "noble" connotation for "noble gas" is that in society, the "noble" people don't interact with the average people. "Noble" or inert gases do not take part in any regular chemical reactions. The individual atoms don't form elements or compounds.


Do noble gases have a full octet of electrons?

If by octect you mean the outermost shell, then yes.. that's why they're noble gasses (inert)


Does inert mean the same as reactive?

No, they're antonyms. Inert- not moving Reactive- quick to react


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The Hawaiian word "kilakila" means majestic, noble, or esteemed. It is often used to describe something that is grand or impressive.


Is the noble gas xe monatomic?

'What is 'xe' ??? If you mean 'Xe' (Xenon), then it is monatomic. It is listed in the Periodiuc Table in the Noble(Inert) gases Group. NB When writing chemical symbols. One letter symbols are ALWAYS a CAPITAL letter. Two letter symbols are , first letter is a CAPITAL letter and the second letter is lower/small case. This is the agreed international standard. Hence Xenon is 'Xe' ; NOT 'xe'.


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