Question

Why are the noble gases the least reactive elements? (1 point)

GPT 3.5
The noble gases are the least reactive elements due to their full outer electron shells. They have the maximum number of valence electrons, making them stable and less likely to form chemical bonds with other elements. This stability is attributed to their electron configuration, which is already complete and does not require any additional electrons. As a result, noble gases have no affinity to gain or lose electrons, and therefore, they do not readily react with other elements.