The elements of which of these groups on the periodic table are most resistant to forming compounds?

A. Group 1
B. Group 9
C. Group 14
D. Group 17

Look on your periodic table at the noble elements also referred to as the inert gases. If you don't have a periodic table handy, here is one at www.webelements.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble_gas

I think group 18. It is not on your list.

b. group 9

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its not 9 or 17