Question

Atoms in Group 18(8A) are inert (chemically unreactive) because
A
they combined to form molecules.
B
they have no valence electrons.
С
they have filled inner energy levels.
D
they have a full valence shell.

Answer 1

Answer: They combined to form molecules.

Explanation:

Answer 2

That statement that describes atoms in Group 18(8A) are inert is "they have a full valence shell."

What is chemically inert?

A substance that is not chemically reactive is referred to as chemically inert.

When elements react, their atoms lose, gain, or share electrons to complete their outer shells. Noble gas atoms already have entire outer shells, therefore they don't inclined to lose, gain, or share electrons. This is why noble gases are chemically inert and do not participate in reactions.

When atoms bond, they try to form an octet by transferring or sharing valence electrons in the case of ionic bonds and covalent bonds, respectively. There is no incentive for group 18 atoms to bond because they already have an octet of valence electrons.

As a result, the noble gases belong to the periodic table's group 18. They are nonmetal elements with a full shell of valence electrons that are chemically inert, colourless, and odourless. We can see that helium (atomic number 2) has a full shell of two s electrons if we look at the electron configurations.

Hence the correct option is D.

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