Explain how an element that does not react easily with other elements can be useful.

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3 August, 01:58

Explain how an element that does not react easily with other elements can be useful.

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Dudley · Answer 1

Elements that are unreactive can be useful for 'isolating' other volatile elements. For example, an element may be highly reactive with oxygen, so keeping it in air is not a safe option. In such cases, it may be useful to have a noble gas to store the element safely and ensure its stability. It may also have a purpose in experiments where it may act as a controlling agent or a container for the other reactions.