Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2024
The group VIII elements are the inert gases because they:
A
have lone pair of electrons on their valence shells
B
all have completely filled valence shells
C
are all solids
D
are all polyatomic molecules
Ask EduPadi AI for a detailed answer
Correct Option: B
Group VIII elements, or noble gases, are inert because they have completely filled valence shells. This makes them stable and unreactive, with no tendency to gain, lose, or share electrons.
Add your answer
Please share this, thanks!
No responses