Question

Question
Use the periodic table to answer the question.

The periodic table of elements shows element groups, periods, and element properties.



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

(1 point)
Responses

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

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

It will likely lose electrons.
It will likely lose electrons.

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

Answer 1

It will likely be unreactive.

Reason: Xenon is a noble gas with a full valence electron shell, so it is generally chemically inert (rarely gains, loses, or shares electrons under normal conditions).