Which of the following is not true in regard to noble gases?

Question

Question 16 options:

A)

These elements tend to gain or lose electrons easily.

B)

These elements have full outermost shells.

C)

These elements tend to be relatively inactive.

D)

These elements are found in the last column (Group 18) on the periodic table.

Answer 1

A) These elements tend to gain or lose electrons easily.

This statement is not true regarding noble gases. Noble gases are characterized by having full outermost electron shells, which makes them stable and unreactive under normal conditions. They do not easily gain or lose electrons.