What electron structure do noble gases have in common?
2007-03-21 15:37:01 · 5 answers · asked by USEyourBRAIN 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
They all have 8 valence electrons in their outer shell.
If you want to be detailed, the S and P orbitals are full.
2007-03-21 15:41:04 · answer #1 · answered by reb1240 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Noble gases have either an octet (8 electrons) or a duplet (2 electrons) in their outer shell. Helium has 2 electrons in its outer shell; all the others have 8. This represents a stable configuration and all atoms combine in order to achieve this state.
2007-03-21 22:55:52 · answer #2 · answered by brisko389 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their outermost electron shell is filled.
2007-03-21 22:41:07 · answer #3 · answered by George 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ron b is 100% right, trust him, he knows his chemistry
2007-03-21 22:45:54 · answer #4 · answered by king_art_thegreat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ns2 np6
2007-03-21 22:56:10 · answer #5 · answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋