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  • Nitrogen and Oxygen: Why They Aren't Noble Gases | Chemistry Explained
    No, nitrogen and oxygen are not noble gases.

    Here's why:

    * Noble gases are a group of elements in the periodic table that are extremely unreactive. This is because they have a full outer shell of electrons, making them very stable.

    * Nitrogen (N) and oxygen (O) are both highly reactive elements. They readily form bonds with other elements, and are essential for life as we know it.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Noble gases include helium (He), neon (Ne), argon (Ar), krypton (Kr), xenon (Xe), and radon (Rn).

    * Nitrogen is found in the atmosphere as a diatomic molecule (N2).

    * Oxygen is also found in the atmosphere as a diatomic molecule (O2).

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