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| − | The '''noble gases''' | + | The '''noble gases''' are the right-most column of [[element]]s on the [[periodic table of the elements|periodic table]], which includes [[helium]], [[neon]], [[argon]], [[krypton]], [[xenon]], and [[radon]]. |
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The noble gases are the most unreactive elements, due to the fact that their outer shell of [[valence electron]]s is already full, causing them to not need to bind with other elements to become stable. | The noble gases are the most unreactive elements, due to the fact that their outer shell of [[valence electron]]s is already full, causing them to not need to bind with other elements to become stable. | ||
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Revision as of 18:25, January 5, 2008
The noble gases are the right-most column of elements on the periodic table, which includes helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon.
The noble gases are the most unreactive elements, due to the fact that their outer shell of valence electrons is already full, causing them to not need to bind with other elements to become stable.