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Inert gases exist in the form of free atom.


In the atoms of inert gases, all the electronic shells including the outermost shell are completely filled. 
They have stable electronic configuration with complete duplet (He) or complete Octet (Ne, Ar, etc)
Therefore, these elements do not lose, gain or share electrons. 
Hence, these elements do not take part in the chemical reactions. 
Therefore, inert gases exit in the form of free atoms.