Question 8
Periodic TableThe stability of the noble gases is due to the fact that they
- A.have no electron in their outermost shells
- B.have duplet or octet electron configurations
- C.belong to group zero of the periodic table
- D.are volatile in nature
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (have duplet or octet electron configurations)
Explanation
Helium has a full duplet and the others a full octet, so they have no tendency to gain, lose or share electrons.