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Look at the dot structure for neon. What can you predict about neon based on this structure

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the dot structure shows a full complete outer e- shell with 8 e- so Neon doesnt want more or less e-. its gonna be an inert gas.

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The dot structure for Neon shows a full inner shell with 2 electrons and a full outer shell with 8 electrons. So it is unlikely to gain or lose electron(s) in a reaction with other elements. Neon is likely to be chemically inert based on this structure.

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