Group 0 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name for the elements in group 0?
A
Noble gases
2
Q
Describe the reactivity of noble gases
A
Noble gases are inert meaning unreactive
3
Q
Why are noble gases unreactive?
A
Noble gases all have a full outer electrons shell and so they are stable and do not need to react with other atoms.
4
Q
What colour are noble gases
A
they are colourless
5
Q
Noble gases are non-flammable. What does this mean?
A
They cannot be set on fire
6
Q
What happens to the boilng and melting point of the noble gases as you go down the group?
A
It increases
7
Q
Why does the melting and boiling points of the noble gases increase as you go down the group
A
The atomic radius increases so the intermolecular bonds become stronger, these bonds require a great amount of energy to over come
