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Properties of Group 0

I can describe applications for Group 0 elements and explain how their properties are determined by their electronic structure.

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Properties of Group 0

I can describe applications for Group 0 elements and explain how their properties are determined by their electronic structure.

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Key learning points

  1. Group 0 elements are called noble gases (or inert gases) and are very unreactive with other elements.
  2. Group 0 elements can be described as having either full or empty outer electron shells.
  3. Moving down Group 0 elements density and boiling points increase.
  4. Noble gases emit coloured light when a high voltage is applied across them, and they do not decompose.

Common misconception

Spelling of noble re- Nobel and the concept of why they were given this name, i.e. due to having a full outer shell of electrons which means they do not need to bond with other elements.

Explain that the name noble was due to the fact that they are so unreactive and did not need to bond with other elements due to already having a full outer shell of electrons making them so stable.

Keywords

  • Inert - A inert substance is one which is not chemically reactive.

  • Noble gas - A noble gas is an element in Group 0 of the periodic table.

It is worth emphasising the different uses of these elements due to their chemical inertness, e.g. use in light bulbs.
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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the following elements to their symbols.
Correct Answer:helium,He

He

Correct Answer:neon,Ne

Ne

Correct Answer:argon,Ar

Ar

Correct Answer:krypton,Kr

Kr

Correct Answer:xenon,Xe

Xe

Correct Answer:radon,Rn

Rn

Q2.
How many electrons can be held in a full electron shell?
Correct answer: 2
Correct answer: 8
4
16
10
Q3.
Place the following elements in order of increasing relative atomic mass, starting with the smallest.
1 - helium
2 - neon
3 - argon
4 - krypton
5 - xenon
6 - radon
Q4.
Which of the following terms is used to describe an element that exists as single atoms?
diatomic
oneatomic
Correct answer: monatomic
isoatomic
loneatomic
Q5.
Match the following gas properties with the corresponding explanations.
Correct Answer:Low boiling points,Little energy required to overcome weak forces between particles.

Little energy required to overcome weak forces between particles.

Correct Answer:Insulator,Poor thermal and electrical conductors as particles are far apart.

Poor thermal and electrical conductors as particles are far apart.

Correct Answer:Low density,Particles are loosely packed in a certain volume.

Particles are loosely packed in a certain volume.

Correct Answer:Can be compressed,Particles are far apart so can be pushed closer together.

Particles are far apart so can be pushed closer together.

Q6.
Which of the following would be the electronic configuration of an unreactive/inert substance?
2,6
Correct answer: 2,8
8
2,8,1

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6 Questions

Q1.
What name is given to the Group 0 elements?
Correct Answer: noble gases
Q2.
What word describes the main chemical property of the Group 0 elements?
Correct Answer: unreactive, inert
Q3.
Which of the following electronic configurations are for neon and argon?
2, 8, 1
Correct answer: 2, 8
2, 8, 7
Correct answer: 2, 8, 8
2, 6
Q4.
Match the following Group 0 elements to their uses.
Correct Answer:helium,filling balloons

filling balloons

Correct Answer:radon,radiotherapy

radiotherapy

Correct Answer:argon,welding atmosphere

welding atmosphere

Correct Answer:krypton,double glazing

double glazing

Q5.
Group 0 elements show trends down the group for particular properties. Which of the following statements correctly describe these trends?
Relative atomic mass, atomic radius, density and boiling point decrease.
Boiling point and atomic radius increase whilst relative atomic mass decreases.
Density and boiling point increase whilst relative atomic mass decreases.
Correct answer: Relative atomic mass, atomic radius, density and boiling point increase.
Q6.
Which of the following statements correctly describes what happens when a high voltage is applied to Group 0 elements?
They conduct electricity and emit light.
They decompose but do not glow.
They glow and decompose.
Correct answer: They glow but do not decompose.