Question

Which one of the following elements does not easily participate in any chemical reaction ? (A) Carbon (B) Sodium (C) Argon (D) Nickel​

Answer 1

I think answer is Nickel

Answer 2

The one, among the given options, which does not easily participate in any chemical reaction, is Argon. (option C)

• A chemical reaction can be defined as a process, in which two or more substances or elements react so as to form some other new substances having new properties.
• Now, a chemical reaction occurs because of the sharing or transfer of free electrons present in the outermost shell of the reacting elements (called the reactants).
• Further, we know that Argon is a noble gas, and doesn't have free electrons. It has its outermost shell completely filled with electrons. Hence, the tendency of Argon to participate in any chemical reaction is negligible.
• Thus, the one among the given options, which does not easily participate in any chemical reaction, is Argon. (option C)

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