Chemistry
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Question

Why are the elements in Group 8A (18) called Noble gases?

  1. They were discovered by the royal family.
  2. They are more valuable than other gases.
  3. They rarely take part in a reaction.
  4. They are highly reactive.

hintHint:

They rarely take part in a reaction

The correct answer is: They rarely take part in a reaction.


    The elements in group 18 are called as noble gases as they are rarely reactive due to their outer shell being full.

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