Question
Why are the noble gases the least reactive elements? (1 point)
• They have an 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 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.
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GPT-4o mini
The noble gases are the least reactive elements because **they have a full valence electron shell.** This complete electron configuration makes them stable and less likely to form chemical bonds with other elements.