Noble Gases - Development of the Periodic Table Flashcards
1
Q
What group are the noble gases in?
A
0
2
Q
Are noble gases reactive?
A
No
3
Q
What increases as you go down group 0?
A
Boiling Point and relative atomic mass
4
Q
Describe chlorine
A
Chlorine is a green coloured gas.
5
Q
Describe Iodine
A
Iodine is a grey coloured solid with purple vapours.
6
Q
Features of noble gases
A
Inert, monoatomic ( single atoms not bonded with each other), colourless gases, non-flammable
7
Q
Why does the boiling point increase as you go down?
A
Due to an increase in number of electrons in which atom leading to greater intermolecular forces between them which need to be overcome.
8
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