Question

What are inert gases? Give examples.

Answer 1

• Inert gases are gases which are non-reactive and have stable electronic configurations. These are also called noble gases.
• Examples of inert gases are Argon $\left(\mathrm{Ar}\right)$, Neon $\left(\mathrm{Ne}\right)$, Radon $\left(\mathrm{Ra}\right)$, Helium $\left(\mathrm{He}\right)$, Krypton $\left(\mathrm{Kr}\right)$, etc.