Topic 7 Noble Gases (group 0/8)

Question 1

What group is the noble gases?

Answer 1

group 0

Question 2

2 properties of noble gases

Answer 2

• contain 2 or 8 electrons in the outer shell meaning they are stable
• atoms are found on their own and dint bind with others (monatomic)

Question 3

3 PHYSICAL properties of noble gases

Answer 3

• colourless
• very low melting and boiling points
• poor conductors of heat and electricity

Question 4

What’s the trend in the group?

Answer 4

As you go down the table, density, melting and boiling points increase