Group 0 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the group 0 elements called?
A
noble gases
2
Q
are noble gases metal or non metal?
A
non metal
3
Q
noble gases are ‘inert’. what does ‘inert’ mean?
A
they are not reactive, so they do not react with other atoms
4
Q
why are noble gases inert?
A
they are already stable as they have a full outer-electron shell, meaning they do not need to lose or gain any electrons
5
Q
state and explain the trend in boiling points of noble gases as you move down group 0
A
it increases
