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Why is Xenon so unreactive?


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Xenon:

  • The chemical element Xenon has the symbol Xe.
  • It has an atomic number of Z=54.
  • It is a colorless, thick, and odorless noble gas that is found in tiny levels in the Earth's atmosphere.

Reactivity:

  • Xenon is a noble gas with very low reactivity,
  • Because the noble gases' outer shells are complete, they have no inclination to gain, lose, or share electrons.
  • So, under normal conditions, Xenon forms no compounds.

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