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they have 8 valence electrons, except for helium which has only 2.

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Why are noble gases nonflammable?

Noble gases have completely filled electronic configuration. and hence they are generally chemically inert.


What is the common phase of the noble gases?

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Do noble gases have less stable electronic configurations?

No. Noble gases have completely filled orbitals / energy levels. They generally have 8 valence electrons (helium has only 2) and have stable electronic configuration.


Does noble gases have less stable electronic configurations than others?

No. Noble gases have completely filled orbitals. They generally have 8 valence electrons (helium has only 2) and have stable electronic configuration.


What are 2 simmilarities between noble gases and alkali metals?

If alkali metals loses one electron, they achieve the electronic configuration of the nearest noble gases.


Why don't the noble gases react with other atoms?

Noble gases have completely filled electronic configuration and hence they are chemically inert (they generally do not form bonds).


Why are noble gases monotomic?

Noble gases have completely filled outer most shell and have stable electronic configuration. They are chemically inert and exist as monoatomic species.


Do noble gases occur in diatomic form?

No. Noble gases have completely filled valence orbitals, have stable electronic configuration. Hence they exist as monoatomic species.


What is the common chemical property used to group the noble gases?

Noble gases have completely filled valence orbitals.


What is the outer shell of the noble gases called?

Noble gases have completely filled orbitals / energy levels. They generally have 8 valence electrons (helium has only 2 valence electrons) and have stable electronic configuration.


Why do noble gases not bind with other elements?

Noble gases have completely filled electronic configuration and hence they are chemically inactive / inert / do not form bond with other elements.


Why are noble gasses are so unreactive?

Noble gases have completely filled outer electronic configuration. Hence they are non-reactive.