Question
Why are the noble gases the least reactive elements? (1 point)
They have a full valence electron shell.
They are the elements with the smallest atomic mass.
They are the most electronegative elements.
They have an empty inner electron shell.
They have a full valence electron shell.
They are the elements with the smallest atomic mass.
They are the most electronegative elements.
They have an empty inner electron shell.
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GPT-4o mini
The noble gases are the least reactive elements because **they have a full valence electron shell**. This stability makes them less likely to engage in chemical reactions, as they do not seek to gain or lose electrons.