Group 0 - Noble Gases Flashcards
1
Q
In terms of their electronic configuration, why are group 0 elements chemically inert, compared with other elements?
A
They all have a full outer shell of e⁻ so are unable to lose or gain e⁻
2
Q
Argon is used to fill light bulbs. Why?
A
Air is inert and won’t react with the filament
3
Q
Helium is used in party balloons. Why?
A
Less dense than air
4
Q
Neon is used in coloured lightbulbs. Why?
A
Produces a coloured light when an electric current is passed through