Apply Why Are All Of The Elements In Group 18 Relatively Unreactive, Whereas Those In Group 17 Are Very Reactive?

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1.	Apply Why Are All Of The Elements In Group 18 Relatively Unreactive, Whereas Those In Group 17 Are Very Reactive?
Answer» ELEMENT of group 18 have 8 electrons in their valence SHELL, ie. their valence shell is completely filled and they have a stable configuration. They are extreamly stable elements. On the other hand, Elements of group 17 have 7 electrons in their valence shell, ie. they need only 1 electron to attain stable configuration. So, they react easily to gain 1 electron and become stable.