Inert gases have 8 valence electrons. This is why they are inert, they have a complete octet formed of electrons and are in their lowest energy configuration.
Inert gases are stable because they have a full outer electron shell that is already filled with electrons. This full electron shell makes them less likely to gain or lose electrons to form chemical bonds with other elements, leading to their inert behavior.
yup. they've got a complete outer shell of electrons so they cannot react.
The family of inert gases on the right side of the periodic chart is known as the noble gases. They include helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon. These gases are characterized by their low reactivity and stable electron configuration.
They have completely filled shells, with eight valence electrons (stable) and hence are inert.
Yes. Neon is a part of noble gases (or inert gases)
The other so called "inert" or "noble" gases: helium, argon, krypton, xenon, radon.
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Noble gases are gases and have completely filled orbitals. They generally have 8 valence electrons (helium has only 2) and have stable electronic configuration. Hence they are chemically inert and called inert gases.
Group 18 Helium family Inert gases Noble gases
The noble gases in group 18 are inert.
Inert gases have 8 valence electrons. This is why they are inert, they have a complete octet formed of electrons and are in their lowest energy configuration.
All the elements in the Inert Gases family (exc. Radon) are highly unreactive. The Inert Gases family occupies Group 18(0) of the Periodic Table. They each have 8 electrons in the outer shell. The Inert Gases Group contains;HeliumNeonArgonKryptonXenonRADON
8 valence electrons. except for helium which has 2 valence electrons
These are the noble gases.
Inert gases are stable because they have a full outer electron shell that is already filled with electrons. This full electron shell makes them less likely to gain or lose electrons to form chemical bonds with other elements, leading to their inert behavior.