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Which group on the periodic table has elements with atoms that tend not to bond with atoms of other elements?

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The Noble Gases, which are group 18. This is because it has its full octet and they have their full orbital. It is considered "happy" because it doesn't want to give or lose any electrons. This means that the element is nonreactive.
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group 18, the noble gases, because they have all their shells filled and do not need bonds
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