Question

Generally, which of the three families of elements (metals, nonmetals, or inert gases) has the least tendency to form ionic bonds?

Answer 1

Answer:

Inert gases

Explanation:

Inert elements have a stable electron configuration meaning their shells/orbitals are full with their requisite number of electrons. Therefore, gaining or losing an electron would take high ionization energy. Therefore they are less likely to be involved in chemical reaction unless a high amount of energy is used. An example of an inert gas is Helium.