Question

The statement given below is incorrect. Write the correct statement.

Noble gases can react with other elements.

Answer 1

The correct statement is - Noble gases cannot react with other elements.

• Noble gases belong to group 18 of the periodic table.
• Noble gases include Helium, Neon, Argon, Xenon, Radon, etc.
• The elements of this group are also called inert elements, as are highly unreactive in nature.
• Their inertness is due to the fully filled outermost shell.
• Helium has a complete duplet and all other noble gases have a complete octet, hence they are chemically stable and do not react with other elements under normal conditions.