marissagrande marissagrande
  • 03-04-2015
  • Chemistry
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explain, in terms of atomic structure, why group 18 elements on the periodic table rarely form compounds

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mhairforce32
mhairforce32 mhairforce32
  • 03-04-2015
Because in group 18 they don't have any incomplete atomic layer and orbital so they are stable. Because of that they rarely make compounds. ;)
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talknerdytome talknerdytome
  • 04-04-2015
There are no empty orbitals for them to gain, lose, or share electrons. The valence electron shell is full.
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