Which statement explains why the noble gases are so unreactive? They have one valence electron. They have eight valence electrons. They have seven valence electrons. They have two valence electrons.

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Chemistry

Alexia Norman

7 November, 16:34

Which statement explains why the noble gases are so unreactive? They have one valence electron. They have eight valence electrons. They have seven valence electrons. They have two valence electrons.

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Lisa Petty · Answer 1

The answer to your question is: The second option.

Explanation:

Atoms are stable when they gain or lose electrons to have 8 electrons.

They have one valence electron. Noble gases have 8 electrons, not one, If they would have 1 electron they would be extremely reactive.

They have eight valence electrons. This is the right answer, noble gases have 8 electrons that is why they are unreactive.

They have seven valence electrons. If noble gases would have 7 electrons, they would be very reactive.

They have two valence electrons. This option is incorrect, elements that have 2 electrons are reactive like Calcium, Magnesium, etc.