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In Chemistry , the term inert is used to describe something that is not chemically active. The Noble Gas es were described as being inert because they did not React with the other Elements or themselves. It is now understood that the reason that Inert Gas es are completely inert to basic Chemical Reaction s (such as Combustion , for example), is because their outer Valence Shell is completely filled with Electrons . With a filled outer valence shell, an inert atom is not able to acquire or lose an electron, and is therefore not able to participate in any chemical reactions. Molecules such as Elemental Nitrogen , is inert under standard room conditions and exists as a Diatomic molecule, N2. The inertness of nitrogen is due to the presence of the very strong triple Covalent Bond in the N2 molecule. For inert atoms or molecules, a lot of energy is involved before it can combine with other elements to form compounds. A high temperature and pressure is necessary, and sometimes requires the presence of a Catalyst . SEE ALSO |