Which element rarely reacts because it has 8 electrons in its outer shell? Question 6 of 20Which element rarely reacts because it has 8 electrons in its outer shell?OA. KryptonO B. SeleniumO C. NitrogenO D. ChlorineSUBM

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Which element rarely reacts because it has 8 electrons in its outer shell? O A. Krypton O B. Selenium O C. Nitrogen O D. Chlorine

An Introduction to Physical Science

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Chapter11: The Chemical Elements

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