12 Questions
Which type of interatomic interaction is predominant in noble gases?
Weak dispersion forces
What is the general electronic configuration of noble gases?
$ns^2np$
Which noble gas has the lowest boiling point of any known substance?
Helium
Why do noble gases exhibit very high ionization enthalpy?
As a result of their stable electronic configuration
Why do noble gases have very low melting and boiling points?
As a result of weak dispersion forces
Why do noble gases have very low boiling points?
Having completely filled ns'np electronic configuration
What unusual property does helium possess in terms of diffusion?
Diffuses through common laboratory materials like rubber and glass
What is the main reason for the inertness of noble gases?
High electron gain enthalpy
Which noble gas has completely filled 1s electronic configuration?
Helium
What groundbreaking discovery did Neil Bartlett make in March 1962?
Creating a red compound with xenon
Why were all attempts to force noble gases to react unsuccessful for quite a few years?
Inertness of noble gases
What type of compounds are mainly synthesized with xenon after Neil Bartlett's discovery?
Compounds with non-metallic elements
Learn why gases have very low boiling points and why noble gases are least reactive. Understand the role of interatomic forces and electronic configurations in determining these properties.
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