Which Element Is Likely to Be Chemically Unreactive

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which element is likely to be chemically unreactive?

• A) chlorine (seven valence electrons)
• B) calcium (two valence electrons)
• C) argon (eight valence electrons)
• D) carbon (four valence electrons)
• E) potassium (one valence electron)

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