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*it has a filled valence shell

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Helium is a completely unreactive element because it has a full outer electron shell, making it very stable and unlikely to gain or lose electrons to form compounds with other elements. Additionally, its small atomic size and lack of available orbitals for bonding further contribute to its inert nature.

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