I'll FAN and give a MEDAL to whoever helps me=^.^= Which of these elements is unlikely to have a reaction with any element or compound? (Rb) (Mg) (Co) (Ar)
@arronq
@Elsa213
Have you learned about noble gases yet?
yeah
Noble gases are very unreactive, so which one of these do you think is a noble gas?
Ar
Correct! This will be your answer.
@Elsa213
The name "argon" is derived from the Greek word αργον, neuter singular form of αργος meaning "lazy" or "inactive", as a reference to the fact that the element undergoes almost no chemical reactions.
noble gases are un reactive because they have 8 valence electrons, a filled shell; remember an elements reactivity will be based on how many valence electron that element has. some elements achieve octet by gaining electrons while others by losing electrons.
I agree with u the most @Photon336
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