How is an atom of the element xenon (Xe) likely to act during a chemical reaction?

Question

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Responses

It will likely gain electrons.
It will likely gain electrons.

It will likely be unreactive.
It will likely be unreactive.

It will likely share electrons.
It will likely share electrons.

It will likely lose electrons.

Answer 1

The correct response is: It will likely be unreactive.

Xenon (Xe) is a noble gas, and noble gases are known for their lack of reactivity due to having a full valence shell of electrons. This makes xenon unlikely to participate in chemical reactions under standard conditions.