Group 0 elements Flashcards
1
Q
What is another name for the group 0 elements?
A
The noble gases
2
Q
Describe the trend of physical properties going down the group.
A
All of the group 0 elements are gas, with the melting and boiling points increasing.
They are all colourless, odourless and tasteless.
3
Q
Describe the trend in reactivity going down the group.
A
They are all unreactive
4
Q
Why are the noble gases so unreactive?
A
The noble gases are unreactive because they have a full outer shell of electrons, and therefore do not need to bond with any other elements. This makes them very unreactive.
