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How do noble gases stay so unreactive?
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Quick Answer
Noble gases are unusually stable because their outer electron shells are full. That makes them reluctant to gain, lose, or share electrons with other atoms.
The Full Story
The noble gases—helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon—sit in Group 18 of the periodic table. Their atoms have complete outer electron shells, which is a low-energy, stable arrangement. That is why they usually do not form compounds easily, especially helium and neon. Some heavier noble gases, such as xenon, can form compounds under special conditions.
Key Facts
1.Noble gases are in Group 18
2.Helium has 2 electrons in its only shell
3.Xenon can form compounds with fluorine and oxygen
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