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18. When is an atom unlikely to react and form chemical bonds?

18. When is an atom unlikely to react and form chemical bonds?
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18. When is an atom unlikely to react and form chemical bonds?

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when it has a complete (full) outer shell of electron .
For example helium is unreactive because it has 2 electrons in its outer ( s shell)
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An atom is unlikely to react when its highest energy level has been filled.

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