The Inertness of the Noble Gases Is Due to

question 171

Multiple Choice

The inertness of the noble gases is due to

• A)the outermost shell has six electrons.
• B)the number of protons and neutrons.
• C)the bonds they form with other elements.
• D)the outermost shell has an octet of electrons, except for helium which has two electrons.

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