Which of the following families contains characteristically nonreactive elements?
  1. Alkali metals
  2. Alkaline earth metals
  3. Halides
  4. Halogens
  5. Noble gases
Explanation
Answer: Noble gases

The noble gases are characteristically nonreactive. They contain a full octet of electrons and typically do not react with other elements.
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