Group 0 Elements Flashcards
1
Q
What are group 0 elements known as?
A
The noble gases
2
Q
What is special about the outer shell of noble gases?
A
- They all already have a full outer shell, so they don’t need to lose/gain electrons
- This means they don’t react
3
Q
What are some of the properties of noble gases?
A
- Relative atomic mass increases as you go down the group
- They’re single atoms (not bonded)
- Colourless gases at room temp.
- Non-flammable
- Boiling points increase as you move down the group
