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Neon has eight valence electrons in its outer shell. This means it does not easily react with other elements, as it has a full octet. Which other element behaves similarly?

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Answer:

Any of the noble gasses, eg xenon.

Step-by-step explanation:

All noble gasses have full outer shells of electrons which means they are very unreactive.

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