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(a) How many electrons do inert gases have in their valence shells?

(b) Name an element of group 18 which can form compounds.

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a) - They are completely filled with valence shell, $n s^{2} n p^{6}$ that is equal to 8 valence in their outermost shell. Therefore, they are very unreactive. These elements are called as Noble gas elements or Zero group elements.

b) Xenon (Xe).

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