Select the correct answer.

The periodic table houses noble gas elements in group 18. These elements are highly stable and rarely react with any other elements. What is one possible reason for the stability of the noble gas elements?

A.

They easily form covalent bonds.

B.

The compounds that they form with other elements are very unstable.

C.

Their outermost shell has the maximum number of electrons that it can hold.

D.

They require less activation energy

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Hayden Pruitt

25 June, 03:46

Select the correct answer.

The periodic table houses noble gas elements in group 18. These elements are highly stable and rarely react with any other elements. What is one possible reason for the stability of the noble gas elements?

A.

They easily form covalent bonds.

B.

The compounds that they form with other elements are very unstable.

C.

Their outermost shell has the maximum number of electrons that it can hold.

D.

They require less activation energy

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Lorelai Russell · Answer 1

Answer:12

Explanation:

each one has a different statement to occur and the different molocule

Isabela Ashley · Answer 2

Answer: Your answer is C!

Explanation:

Because of the 8 electrons in the outermost shell, the maximum number they can have, the elements are very stable and rarely react with other substances.