Group 0: The Noble Gases (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What does the term 'monatomic' mean for the noble gases?
What does the term 'monatomic' mean for the noble gases?
They exist as single, un-bonded atoms
What happens to the melting points and density of noble gases as you go down Group 0?
What happens to the melting points and density of noble gases as you go down Group 0?
Both rise
What is one use of helium in deep-sea diving?
What is one use of helium in deep-sea diving?
In the gas mixture divers breathe
What is liquid helium used for in body scanners?
What is liquid helium used for in body scanners?
Cooling superconducting magnets
What is neon used for?
What is neon used for?
Electric discharge tubes in advertising
Why is argon used in welding?
Why is argon used in welding?
To stop the hot metal oxidizing
What is krypton used for?
What is krypton used for?
Lasers for eye operations
How does radon help treat cancers?
How does radon help treat cancers?
Its radioactive atoms destroy cells
What were the noble gases originally called?
What were the noble gases originally called?
Inert gases
When was the first compound containing a noble gas made?
When was the first compound containing a noble gas made?
1962
Why are the noble gases so unreactive?
Why are the noble gases so unreactive?
They have a complete highest energy level
With which elements do noble gases mainly form compounds?
With which elements do noble gases mainly form compounds?
Fluorine and oxygen