 Xenon is a member of the zero @-@ valence elements that are called noble or inert gases . It is inert to most common chemical reactions ( such as combustion , for example ) because the outer valence shell contains eight electrons . This produces a stable , minimum energy configuration in which the outer electrons are tightly bound . 
 Xenon <a href='drop_aux' title='1'><mark>is</mark></a>a member of the zero @-@ valence elements <a href='null_relcl' title='2'><mark>that</mark></a>are called noble or inert gases . It <a href='drop_aux' title='3'><mark>is</mark></a>inert to most common chemical reactions ( such as combustion , for example ) because the outer valence shell <a href='uninflect' title='4'><mark>contains</mark></a> eight electrons . This <a href='uninflect' title='5'><mark>produces</mark></a> a stable , minimum energy configuration in which the outer electrons are tightly bound . 
Xenon a member of da zero @-@ valence elements r called noble or inert gases . It inert to most common chemical reactions ( such as combustion , for example ) becuz the outer valence shell contain eight electrons . dis produce a stable , minimum energy configuration in which tdaouter electrons are tightly bound .