Group 0 - Noble Gases (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards

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1.2.4 Group 0: The Noble Gases
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Group 0 characteristics

Colourless monatomic gases

Monatomic meaning

Single, un-bonded atoms

Melting points trend in Group 0

Rise down the group

Density trend in Group 0

Rises down the group

Helium use: balloons

Balloons

Helium use: body scanners

Cool superconducting magnets (liquid state)

Neon use

Electric discharge tubes (advertising signs)

Argon use: lighting

Inside light bulbs

Argon use: welding

To stop hot metal oxidizing

Krypton use

Lasers for eye operations

Radon use

Treat cancers (radioactive)

Why noble gases unreactive

Full outer shell/complete highest energy level

Original name of Group 0

Inert gases

'Inert' meaning

Substance with no reactions

First noble gas compound year

1962

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