It has now been experimentally shown under specific conditions that all of these gases, except oganesson, can react to form chemical compounds, such as xenon tetrafluoride. However, a large amount of energy is required to drive such reactions, usually in the form of heat, pressure, or radiation, often assisted by catalysts.

Inert gas

The term inert may also be applied in a relative sense. For example,

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