The stability of the noble gases is due to the fact that they

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Chemistry - 2010 Subject: Chemistry

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The stability of the noble gases is due to the fact that they
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The stability of the noble gases is due to the fact that they have a complete valence electron shell, also known as an octet configuration. This means that their outermost shell is completely filled with electrons, making them unreactive and chemically stable. They do not need to gain or lose electrons to form compounds, and they exist in their elemental form as single atoms. This property is the reason why they are called "noble" gases. The correct answer choice is "have duplet or octet electron configurations".
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