Question

Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe. However, there are no known compounds of helium. Why?

Please answer in simple words.

Answer 1

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Helium is inert gas so its octet is complete so it does not need electrons due to this it does not make compound.


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Answer 2

Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe .but there are no known compounds of helium because IT IS A NOBLE GAS. noble gases have stable 8 electronic configuration in its valence shell and it is stable electronic configuration. all the elements in the universe except noble gases take part in chemical reactions and form compounds to gain stable electronic configuration like noble gases.
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