This is true. All of the elements in group 18 have a stable octet(meaning they have 8 valence electrons except Helium but it's special) and do not react with any other elements. This is why the elements from this group are called the inert gases.
2007-01-15 12:07:42
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answered by babobilly 2
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The operative word in the question is NORMALLY. They do not normally form bonds but under certain conditions they can be made to react. A classic example is the compound XeF4. Xenon tetraflouride. This means Xenon reacted with Flourine to form four Xe-F bonds. Other research groups are experimenting on the other members of the group 18. This group is commonly called the INERT group, meaning they to not react or NOBLE group, meaning they are like royals not mixing with the common elements. This is a misnomer but is still used as guide to describe the overriding characteristic of the group.
Group 18 elements DO form bonds but not normally.
2007-01-15 13:23:10
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answered by Aldo 5
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Group 18 on the periodic table (the vertical column on the far right) are the "inert" or "noble" gases... Since their outer electron shells are full, they typically are very, very non-reactive and do not readily form compounds with any other elements...
So.... "true"...
2007-01-15 12:03:13
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answered by Anonymous
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2016-11-24 20:07:05
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answered by Anonymous
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