Group 0 Elements Flashcards
1
Q
What colour are the Group 0 elements in (g) form?
A
Colourless
2
Q
What is the other name for the group 0 elements?
A
noble gases
3
Q
Why are the noble gases inert?
A
They have 8 electrons in the outer shell and so don’t need to give or take electrons
4
Q
How do noble gases exist?
A
Monoatomic
5
Q
What happens to the boiling point as you go down group 0?
A
Increases
6
Q
Why does the boiling point increase as you go down the group?
A
There is an increase in the number of electrons in the atom and so a greater number of intermolecular forces between them
