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Noble gases have __ values of ionization energy due to their complete outermost shells

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The energy needed to ionize a neutral atom is known as ionization energy. An atom must have one or more electrons removed from its valence shell in order to get ionized and become a cation. Alternately, you must produce an anion by adding one or more electrons to the valence shell. The energy needed for ionization will be lower the fewer electrons are supplied or withdrawn. As a result, atoms having an incomplete valence shell have a tendency to ionize more quickly and with less energy. However, entire valence shell atoms will require a large amount of ionization energy. As a result, noble gases need significant energy to ionize since they contain a full valence shell, are extremely stable, and do not tend to ionize easily.

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