Group 0: The Noble Gases (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What does the term 'monatomic' mean for Group 0 gases?
What does the term 'monatomic' mean for Group 0 gases?
Gases exist as single, un-bonded atoms
What happens to melting points as you go down Group 0?
What happens to melting points as you go down Group 0?
They rise
Why is helium used in balloons?
Why is helium used in balloons?
It is less dense than air
Which noble gas is used in the gas mixture that deep-sea divers breathe?
Which noble gas is used in the gas mixture that deep-sea divers breathe?
Helium
Which noble gas is used in electric discharge tubes for advertising signs?
Which noble gas is used in electric discharge tubes for advertising signs?
Neon
Why is argon used in welding?
Why is argon used in welding?
To stop hot metal oxidizing
Which noble gas is used to treat cancers?
Which noble gas is used to treat cancers?
Radon
What were the noble gases originally called?
What were the noble gases originally called?
Inert gases
In which year was the first compound containing a noble gas made?
In which year was the first compound containing a noble gas made?
1962
What is special about the electronic structure of noble gases?
What is special about the electronic structure of noble gases?
Complete highest energy level
Why are noble gases so unreactive?
Why are noble gases so unreactive?
They have a full outer shell
Which elements mainly form compounds with noble gases?
Which elements mainly form compounds with noble gases?
Fluorine and oxygen