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Which group of elements on the periodic table are extremely reactive because they contain only one valence electron?
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Periodic Table: Group Names
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Where are the noble gases located on the periodic table?
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In Group 1, the far left column
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In Group 18, the far right column
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In Group 2, next to the alkali metals
D
In the center block, among the transition metals
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Recall that the periodic table is arranged in groups (vertical columns) and periods (horizontal rows), with elements grouped by similar chemical properties.
Understand that noble gases are characterized by their full valence electron shells, making them very stable and unreactive.
Identify that noble gases are located in the far right column of the periodic table, which is Group 18.
Note that Group 1 contains alkali metals, Group 2 contains alkaline earth metals, and the center block contains transition metals, so these groups do not contain noble gases.
Therefore, the noble gases are found in Group 18, the far right column of the periodic table.
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