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An element is discovered that has an atomic number of 118 and 8 valence electrons. This element's reactivity will be most like which of the following elements?

A. Argon (Ar)
B. Rubidium (Rb)
C. Iodine (I)
D. Lead (Pb)

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Final answer:

An element with an atomic number of 118 and 8 valence electrons would have reactivity most similar to Argon (Ar), a noble gas, due to a full valence shell.

Step-by-step explanation:

The element with an atomic number of 118 and 8 valence electrons is most likely to belong to the noble gases, which are known for being inert or unreactive due to a full valence shell. Looking at the choices given, the element's reactivity will be most like Argon (Ar), which is also a noble gas with a complete valence shell. The other elements listed (Rubidium, Iodine, and Lead) do not have this property; Rubidium is an alkali metal, Iodine is a halogen, and Lead is a post-transition metal, all of which have different reactivity patterns compared to noble gases.

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