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Figure 3 shows the electronic structure of a neon atom.

Diagram showing a neon atom with a central nucleus and two concentric circular electron shells. The innermost shell contains 2 electrons, and the outermost shell contains 8 electrons.

Explain, using Figure 3, why neon is chemically inert.

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Group 0 Questions

Practise Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Group 0 with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 30 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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