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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why is helium considered inert? Name two other elements that are considered inert and explain why.

thomaster (thomaster):

It's inert because it doesn't react with other elements. Helium has a full valence electron shell, so it doesn't gain or lose electrons, It's already perfect. They are called noble gasses

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