Elements of ‘Christmas Carol’: Grumpy Noble Gases
<p>Why are noble gases the most stable elements? This question can be answered simply: Noble gases have their levels and sublevels complete, which gives them great stability. But why does complete electronic configuration provide stability? This is due to two reasons: Noble gases do not tend to receive electrons, they have a low Electron Affinity. On the other hand, they resist losing their electrons, they have a high Ionization Energy.</p>
<p>In summary, noble gases are like the old man in the Christmas Carol, they neither give nor receive. To see this, let’s start by remembering some basic concepts:</p>
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