Group 0: The Noble Gases (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards
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Characteristics of Group 0 gases
Characteristics of Group 0 gases
Colourless monatomic gases
Meaning of monatomic
Meaning of monatomic
Single, un-bonded atoms
Trend in melting points down Group 0
Trend in melting points down Group 0
Rise as you go down the group
Use of helium in balloons
Use of helium in balloons
In balloons
Use of helium for deep-sea divers
Use of helium for deep-sea divers
In the mixture of gases they breathe
Use of liquid helium in body scanners
Use of liquid helium in body scanners
Cools superconducting magnets
Use of neon
Use of neon
Electric discharge tubes/advertising signs
Use of argon in lighting
Use of argon in lighting
Inside light bulbs
Use of argon in welding
Use of argon in welding
Stops hot metal oxidizing
Use of krypton
Use of krypton
In lasers for eye operations
Use of radon
Use of radon
Treat cancers (radioactive atoms destroy cells)
Original name for noble gases
Original name for noble gases
Inert gases
Why noble gases are unreactive
Why noble gases are unreactive
Complete highest energy level (full outer shell)
When first noble gas compound was made
When first noble gas compound was made
1962
Elements that form compounds with noble gases
Elements that form compounds with noble gases
Fluorine and oxygen (with larger noble gases)