C1: GROUP 0

Question 1

Properties of group 0 elements

Answer 1

-inert/unreactive (due to full outer shell
-monatomic gases (single atoms not bonded to each other)
-colourless
-non-flammable
-as you go down the group boiling point increases

Question 2

Why does the boiling point increase as you go down group 0?

Answer 2

increase in boiling points is due to an increase in the no. of electrons in each atom leading to greater intermolecular forces between them which require more energy to overcome