Group 0 Flashcards
1
Q
What is another name for Group 0?
A
Noble Gases
2
Q
What is a redox reaction?
A
When the metal reacts with oxygen it loses an electron (oxidation)
3
Q
What are the properties of Group 0?
A
- colourless
- very low boiling & melting points
- poor conductors of heat and electricity
4
Q
What is unique about noble gases?
A
- They’re inert (don’t react)
- They have a single atom
5
Q
What uses are there for Helium?
A
- Ballons
- airships/blips
because they’re low density and non-flammable
6
Q
What uses are there for neon?
A
- Illuminated signs
because there is red/orange light when electricity passes through it
7
Q
What uses are there for Argon?
A
- Light bulb
because it’s denser than air
8
Q
What uses are there for Krypton?
A
- Photography
because it produces a white light
