Noble+Gases

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The Noble Gases :

 * ==Are found in group 18 on the periodic table==


 * == Are colorless, odorless, and have very little chemical reactivity. ==


 * == Were considered to be inert gases until the 1960's, because their oxidation number of 0 prevents them from forming compounds easily. ==


 * == Have the maximum number of electrons possible in their outer shell (2 for Helium, 8 for all others), making them stable. ==


 * == Are considered ‘happy’ because they are stable (and every element wants to be happy). ==


 * == Have low boiling points and are all at room temperature. ==

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