All of the noble gases, Group 18, have eight valence electrons in its outer shell (excluding helium which only has two). Which o

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yaroslaw [1]

4 years ago

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All of the noble gases, Group 18, have eight valence electrons in its outer shell (excluding helium which only has two). Which o

f these would represent the oxidation number of the noble gases such as xenon and argon?

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ikadub [295] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-03T01:23:08+03:00

ikadub [295]4 years ago

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Answer:

Zero or +2

Explanation:

The noble gases already have a avplete outermost shell. They are the least reactive elements of earth?

Their normal oxidation number is zero but some have been shown to be reactive.

Anna007 [38] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-03T03:01:31+03:00

Answer:

Explanation:

Since oxidation number is derived from the number of electron in the outermost shell of an element and further more this oxidation number is a function of how much electron is needed by an element to achieve a duplet ( He) or octet configuration ( complete outer most shell which is the attributes of group 18 elements or noble gases) and they don't readily react with any compound.. Since Xenon and argon are noble gases , they will have their outer most shell completely feel hence their oxidation number will be zero (0)