Question
Why are the noble gases the least reactive elements?
A. They are the most electronegative elements
B. They have an empty inner electron shell
C. They have a full valence electron shell
D. They are the elements with the smallest atomic mass
A. They are the most electronegative elements
B. They have an empty inner electron shell
C. They have a full valence electron shell
D. They are the elements with the smallest atomic mass
Answers
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The correct answer is C. They have a full valence electron shell.
Noble gases have a complete outer shell of electrons, which makes them very stable and less likely to react with other elements. This full valence shell means they do not need to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve stability, unlike other elements that tend to react to achieve a full outer shell.
Noble gases have a complete outer shell of electrons, which makes them very stable and less likely to react with other elements. This full valence shell means they do not need to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve stability, unlike other elements that tend to react to achieve a full outer shell.