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

A. • They are all radioactive.
B. • They have the same number of electrons as protons.
C. • Their outer most energy levels are complete with 8 electrons.
D. • They are the last elements in each row on the periodic table.

1 answer

C. • Their outer most energy levels are complete with 8 electrons.

Noble gases have full outer electron shells, which makes them chemically stable and less likely to react with other elements.