Group 0 Elements Noble Gases

The Group 0 elements are also

referred to as inert gases
(because they are unreactive)
or
rare gases (because less than
1% of the air is made up of
these gases).

The elements in Group 0 or Group VIII are

called noble gases.
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Group 0 Elements Noble Gases

They are the least
reactive elements in
the Periodic Table.

Their full electronic

structures make the
noble gases unreactive.
Helium has two valence
electrons, while the other
noble gases have eight.
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Properties of Noble Gases

The noble gases
are monatomic elements,
are all colourless gases at room temperature,
have low melting and boiling points that increase on
going down the group,
are insoluble in water,
are unreactive.

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Uses of Noble Gases

Argon is used to fill light bulbs.

Helium is used to fill weather balloons.
Noble gases provide an inert atmosphere,
preventing oxidation of substances by
oxygen.

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