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Why are noble gases chemically unreactive?
ASmall atomic size
BHigh atomic mass
CLow melting point
DFull valence shell
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Full valence shell
A complete outer shell gives little tendency to gain, lose or share electrons.
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