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Why does an inert gas atom have a high ionization energy but a low electron affinity? Why do these properties combine to make the atoms of inert gases unreactive?
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Inert gas atoms have a high ionization energy: Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom. Inert gases, also known as noble gases, have a full valence electron shell, which means they have a stable electron configuration. This Show more…
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