Question

what is clathrate compounds of noble gases? why is it more appropriate to call elements of Group 18 as noble gases instead of inert gases.​

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Answer

Clathrates (also known as cage compounds) are compounds of noble gases in which they are trapped within cavities of crystal lattices of certain organic and inorganic substances.

the elements of group 18 are also called as noble gases because....

1. they are quite stable
2. their outermost shell is filled
3. they don't beg or steal electrons from other elements....

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