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Why are the elements of group 18 called zero valent?

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Group 18 elements have their outermost shells completely filled and the atoms.of these elements have no tendency to gain or lose electrons. Hence their valency or combining capacity is zero. Thus, the elements of this group are zero valent and almost unreactive.
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