What group has a full s sublevel and a full p sublevel (total of 8 valence e-) in its highest energy level (with one exception)?
1 Answer
Feb 4, 2017
Group VIII or the inert gases, or noble gases.
Explanation:
All of the elements of this family of elements are mainly inert and undergo few or no chemical reactions.
All of the elements of this group except Helium have 8 valance electron which results in a stable filled electron shell. Helium has only 2 valence electrons but these two electrons fill the first shell providing Helium with an analogous stable structure to the other VIII A elements.
