The Periodic Table Flashcards
1
Q
Why don’t the noble gases react?
A
The noble gases don’t react because they have a complete outer shell and do not need to lose/ gain any electrons, they are inert.
2
Q
Why do elements in the same group have similar chemical properties?
A
They have the same shell electron configuration
3
Q
What is the electronic configuration of elements?
A
number of electrons in each outer shell
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