Chemistry: Molecular Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134112830
ISBN 13: 978-0-13411-283-1

Chapter 8 - Exercises - Page 378: 103

Answer

Noble gases (group 8) are known to be unreactive.

Work Step by Step

This is because of the stability of their completely filled outer quantum levels and their very high ionization energies. The ionization energies of Kr, Xe, and Rn are considered low enough in some reactions to form some compounds when forcing conditions are used.
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