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The elements located in Group 18 of the modern periodic table are known as what?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Alkali metals
  2. Halogens
  3. Noble gases
  4. Alkaline earth metals

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Noble gases

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Noble gases šŸ“š Explanation: Group 18 of the periodic table contains the elements helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon. They are collectively called noble gases or inert gases because their outermost electron shells are completely full. This stable electronic configuration makes them highly unreactive and unlikely to form chemical compounds under standard conditions.