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Why are zero group elements called noble gases or inert gases?

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Zero group elements have stable `ns^(2)np^(6)` outer electronic configuration. So these elements are chemically inert and hence they are called inert gases. Recently it was found that these elements are also participating in chemical reactions but they are less reactive like noble metals such as gold and platinum. Hence they are also called noble gases.
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  • Sources of inert gases are

    A
    Air
    B
    Natural gas
    C
    Minerals
    D
    All the above

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    A
    Air
    B
    Natural gas
    C
    Minerals
    D
    All the above

  • (A) Group 18 elements are called noble gases (R) group 18 elements form only very few compounds

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    Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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    Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
    C
    (A) is true but (R) is false
    D
    Both (A) and (R) are false

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