why inert gases are also called rare gases?
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They were once called inert gases because they were thought to be completely inert—unable to form compounds. ... Because this configuration is extremely stable as well as symmetrical, the noble gases are very unreactive.
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The noble gases, in order of their density, are helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon and radon. They are called noble gases because they are so majestic that, in general, they don't react with anything. For this reason they are also known as inert gases.
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