The outermost s and p orbitals of Noble gases are completely filled that why they are:
Correct answer: B. stable, unreactive
- A. stable, reactive
- B. stable, unreactive
- C. unstable, reactive
- D. unstable ,uncreative
Explanation
Noble gases are gases which are completely filled valence shell. Since He has only s-orbital, its outermost shell is completely filled and hence it is stable. Other noble gases have an outer shell as p-orbital electrons along with s-orbital. So there are 8 electrons in the outermost orbital and hence it is completely filled and is stable. Hence valence shell of noble gases contains 2 electrons in case of He and 8 electrons in case of other noble gas.
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