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Elements in group 18 of the periodic table are sometimes called inert gases. Explain why they received his name and what it is about their atomic structure that leads to this.
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Elements in group 18 of the periodic table are sometimes called inert gases. Explain why they received his name and what it is about their atomic structure that leads to this.

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They are called inert gases because they have the full 8 valence electrons in the outer shell. Making them nonreactive.

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