Group 0: The Noble Gases (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Properties of Group 0 gases
Properties of Group 0 gases
Colourless monatomic gases
Monatomic meaning
Monatomic meaning
Gases exist as single, un-bonded atoms
Melting point trend down Group 0
Melting point trend down Group 0
Rises
Density trend down Group 0
Density trend down Group 0
Rises
Helium use in balloons
Helium use in balloons
In balloons
Helium use in body scanners
Helium use in body scanners
Cools superconducting magnets (liquid state)
Neon use in advertising
Neon use in advertising
Electric discharge tubes
Argon use in lighting
Argon use in lighting
Inside light bulbs
Argon use in welding
Argon use in welding
Stops hot metal oxidizing
Krypton use in eye surgery
Krypton use in eye surgery
In lasers to operate on eyes
Radon use in cancer treatment
Radon use in cancer treatment
Radioactive atoms destroy cells
Original name for noble gases
Original name for noble gases
Inert gases
Why are noble gases unreactive?
Why are noble gases unreactive?
Complete highest energy level (full outer shell)
Which elements form noble gas compounds?
Which elements form noble gas compounds?
Fluorine and oxygen (with larger noble gases)