The Noble Gases Flashcards
1
Q
What do the noble gases all form at room temperature?
A
colourless gases
2
Q
Noble gases are all very ___________.
A
unreactive
3
Q
All noble gases are _________ unreactive, up and down the group.
A
similarly
4
Q
The noble gases do/ do not normally form bonds with other elements.
A
do not
5
Q
What word means that something exists as single atoms? And does it apply to the noble gases?
A
monatomic, yes
6
Q
What are most other gases?
A
diatomic
7
Q
Why might elements react?
A
to get a full outer electron shell
8
Q
What is formed when substances make a full outer electron shell?
A
ions
9
Q
What is an ion?
A
An atom or group of atoms that has an electrical charge.
