Group 0 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the elements in Group 0 of the periodic table called?
A
Noble gases.
2
Q
Why are noble gases unreactive and not easily forming molecules?
A
Their atoms have stable arrangements of electrons.
3
Q
How many electrons do noble gases have in their outer shell, except for helium?
A
Eight electrons, except helium which has two.
4
Q
What happens to the boiling points of noble gases down the group?
A
They increase with increasing relative atomic mass.
5
Q
What should students be able to explain regarding Group O elements?
A
How their properties depend on the outer shell of electrons and predict properties from given trends down the group.
