() Why are the Group 18 elements referred to as inert gases?
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The noble gases (Group 18) are located in the far right of the periodic table and were previously referred to as the "inert gases" due to the fact that their filled valence shells (octets) make them extremely nonreactive. The noble gases were characterized relatively late compared to other element groups.
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group 18 elements are referred as inert gases because they have completely filled shells which makes them more stable then the other elements. they are capable of of independent existence. they have 8 Valence Electrons.
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