noble gases - Free Student Notes

Why do noble gases not form bonds easily?

Noble gases (helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon) do not form bonds easily because they have a full outer electron shell (a stable electron configuration). This full valence shell makes noble gases chemically inert and stable. Since atoms tend to bond to achieve a stable electron configuration, noble gases already possess the most stable … Read more

Why do noble gases have high ionization energy?

Noble gases have high ionization energies because they possess a stable electron configuration with a full outer shell. This stability makes it difficult to remove an electron from the outermost energy level. The strong attraction between the positively charged nucleus and the tightly bound electrons requires a considerable amount of energy to overcome, thus giving … Read more