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Elements of group 18 are called zero group. Why?

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asked Mar 15, 2018 in Chemistry by Renukha (383 points) ● 1 ● 7
Elements of group 18 are called zero group. Why?

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answered Mar 15, 2018 by Anuja (1,123 points) ● 1 ● 3 ● 8
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Group 18 elements have their outermost shells completely filled and the atoms of these elements have no tendency to gain or lose electrons. Thus, the elements of this group are zero valent and almost unreactive.
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