Interpretation:
The Nobel gas which does not have eight electrons in its highest occupied energy level is to be identified.
Concept Introduction :
In the periodic table, elements are arranged in 18 vertical columns called groups. The Nobel gases are placed in group 18 and have stable electronic configurations.
Answer to Problem 34A
Explanation of Solution
Nobel gases are chemically unreactive because of a complete octet (eight electrons in its highest occupied shell) or stable electronic configuration. The only Nobel gas which does not have eight electronsin its outermost shell is helium
Thus, the Nobel element which does have eight electrons in its outermost shell is helium.
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