Boiling Points of Gases and Noble Gases Reactivity
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Which type of interatomic interaction is predominant in noble gases?

  • Weak dispersion forces (correct)
  • Ionic bonds
  • Metallic bonds
  • Covalent bonds
  • What is the general electronic configuration of noble gases?

  • $2p^6$
  • $1s^2$
  • $2s^2$
  • $ns^2np$ (correct)
  • Which noble gas has the lowest boiling point of any known substance?

  • Argon
  • Neon
  • Helium (correct)
  • Krypton
  • Why do noble gases exhibit very high ionization enthalpy?

    <p>As a result of their stable electronic configuration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do noble gases have very low melting and boiling points?

    <p>As a result of weak dispersion forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do noble gases have very low boiling points?

    <p>Having completely filled ns'np electronic configuration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unusual property does helium possess in terms of diffusion?

    <p>Diffuses through common laboratory materials like rubber and glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the inertness of noble gases?

    <p>High electron gain enthalpy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which noble gas has completely filled 1s electronic configuration?

    <p>Helium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What groundbreaking discovery did Neil Bartlett make in March 1962?

    <p>Creating a red compound with xenon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were all attempts to force noble gases to react unsuccessful for quite a few years?

    <p>Inertness of noble gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of compounds are mainly synthesized with xenon after Neil Bartlett's discovery?

    <p>Compounds with non-metallic elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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