Inert Gases vs. Noble Gases  [ENDORSED]

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Inert Gases vs. Noble Gases

Postby Ashley Wilson 2L » Fri Oct 22, 2021 11:20 am

Can someone please explain the difference between an inert gas and a noble gas? Thank you!
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Re: Inert Gases vs. Noble Gases  [ENDORSED]

Postby Chem_Mod » Fri Oct 22, 2021 1:06 pm

They are the same thing, the name given to the Group 18 elements in the periodic table.
I often use both to describe them in class.
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