JAMB Chemistry 2010 Objective — Question 8
Question 8 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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8. The stability of the noble gases is due to the fact that they A. belong to group zero B. are volatile in nature C. have no electron in their outermost shells D. have duplet or octet electron configurations
- A. belong to group zero
- B. are volatile in nature
- C. have no electron in their outermost shells
- D. have duplet or octet electron configurationsCorrect
Explanation
Noble gases are stable because they have duplet (Helium) or octet electron configurations in their outermost shells.
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