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| − | An '''inert substance''' is an [[element]] which does not easily react with other chemicals. Most of the group 8 gases ([[Argon]] etc.) in the [[periodic table]] are classified as inert, due to their having full outer electron shells. | + | An '''inert substance''' is an [[element]] which does not easily react with other chemicals. Most of the group 8 gases ([[Argon]] etc.) in the [[periodic table]] are classified as inert, due to their having full outer electron shells. Such substances are useful when working with very reactive substances; for example, reactions that would become uncontrollable in the presence of [[oxygen]] can be conducted in an [[atmosphere]] of argon. |
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Latest revision as of 12:01, May 1, 2009
An inert substance is an element which does not easily react with other chemicals. Most of the group 8 gases (Argon etc.) in the periodic table are classified as inert, due to their having full outer electron shells. Such substances are useful when working with very reactive substances; for example, reactions that would become uncontrollable in the presence of oxygen can be conducted in an atmosphere of argon.