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Explain:
Inert gases.


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Inert gases:

  • Elements of group 18 are gases and non-reactive due to completely filled outermost orbital.
  • So, due to their high stability and non-reactive nature, they are known as inert gases.
  • Also, known as Noble gases namely Helium(He), Neon(Ne), Argon(Ar), etc.
  • Inert gases are generally colourless, odourless and tasteless, and non-inflammable gas.
  • They are present in air in very lesser amounts.

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