Single Answer MCQ
Q-00001818

How do noble gases differ from metals and non-metals in terms of reactivity?

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Noble gases are highly reactive, Metals are moderately reactive, Non-metals are least reactive

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Noble gases are least reactive, Metals are moderately reactive, Non-metals are highly reactive

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Noble gases are moderately reactive, Metals are least reactive, Non-metals are highly reactive

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Noble gases are highly reactive, Metals are least reactive, Non-metals are moderately reactive

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. Noble gases are least reactive, Metals are moderately reactive, Non-metals are highly reactive

Solution:

Noble gases are least reactive among the three categories. Metals are moderately reactive as they tend to lose electrons, while non-metals are highly reactive as they tend to gain electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.

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