Explain why the atoms of inert elements do not react with one another or combine with atoms of other elements
A) Atoms of inert elements are nonreactive because the innermost electron shell contains the maximum number of electrons possible.
B) Atoms of inert elements are nonreactive because the innermost electron shell contains the minimum number of electrons possible.
C) Atoms of inert elements are nonreactive because the outermost electron shell (valence shell) contains the maximum number of electrons possible.
D) Atoms of inert elements are nonreactive because the outermost electron shell (valence shell) contains the minimum number of electrons possible.
E) Atoms of inert elements are nonreactive because the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons.
Answer: C
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