Group 0 - Noble Gases (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What does 'monatomic' mean for noble gases?
What does 'monatomic' mean for noble 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
What happens to density as you go down Group 0?
What happens to density as you go down Group 0?
It rises
Which noble gas is used in balloons?
Which noble gas is used in balloons?
Helium
What is liquid helium used for in body scanners?
What is liquid helium used for in body scanners?
Cool superconducting magnets
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 prevent hot metal from oxidizing
How is radon used to treat cancers?
How is radon used to 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 noble gases so stable and unreactive?
Why are noble gases so stable and unreactive?
They have a complete highest energy level
Which reactive elements mainly form compounds with noble gases?
Which reactive elements mainly form compounds with noble gases?
Fluorine and oxygen