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Why are noble gases nonreactive?

A
Their melting points are too high to react.
B
They have 8 valence electrons making them inert, so they do not react.
C
They have 8 valence electrons, making them too dense to react.
D
They have 18 valence electrons, making them over expanded, so they cannot react.

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Answer:

B

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Answer:

B

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