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The rare or inert gases are more commonly known as the noble gases.
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Why are the elements helium argon and neon called inert gases?
As we all know that noble gases are also called INERT GASES, so the subgroup VIII of GROUP 'A' contains only noble gases and inert gases so helium and neon are also in VIII-A so they are inert gases.
How many electrons does neon have in its outer shell?
Eight. Neon is one of the Inert (also know as the Noble) Gases. The Inert Gases are largely unreactive, due to their filled outer shell.
What is the element neon family name?
Neon is in the far right family, know as Noble gases or group 18 and period 2.
What are 2 inert gases that can be used to extinguish fires?
I know that one is Co2, but I don't know the other one. Sorry.
What elemental group has elements that were formely know as inert gases because they were thought to be completely unreactive due to their full outer energy level electron configurations?
The Noble Gases, formerly known as the inert gases consist of: Helium- He Neon- Ne Argon- Ar Krypton- Kr Xenon- Xe Radon- Ra
Why are noble gas called inert gas?
Nitrogen is typically inert for most common uses. Only the noble gases (8A) are truly inert, though they are rare. Nitrogen is a diatomic in natural state, meaning that two nitrogen atoms are stuck together. This configuration gives both atoms enough electrons to fulfill the octet. In order to get the nitrogen to react with anything the bond must be broken. Since reaction (usually) happen spontaneously when a lower energy state results, it is unlikely for the nitrogen to break on its own.
What is the chemically inert element in the periodic table?
Elements in group VIIIA (group 18) of the periodic table. They tend to be monatomic elements instead of forming molecules.The inert elements are also called Noble Gases:heliumneonargonkryptonxenonradon (radioactive decay)Scerri
What elements do not react with other elements are called?
It is the inert gases or noble gases that are the elements that do not react with others in nature. These are the Group 18 elements. The valence band of each of these elements is completely full, and that gives rise to their inert characteristic. The inert gases, including helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon and radon, don't want to form chemical bonds with other atoms because they are "happy" with their electron arrangements. We know in chemistry that electron shell configurations are the key to chemical behavior. Atoms loan, borrow or share electrons based on the number of electrons in their valence shell compared to how many the shell can hold. This is the key to understanding chemical bonding. The inert or noble gases have full outer shells, and they hang out along for that reason.
Know how valence electrons affect the Noble Gases?
Noble gases have completely filled orbitals. They generally have 8 valence electrons (helium has only 2) and have stable electronic configuration. Hence they are chemically inert and generally donot form compounds under normal conditions.
What dogs have gold eyes?
although it is rare, most breeds can have gold or amber eyes, but commonly have brown, as I'm sure you know.
Why does neon exist as gas?
It is one of the rare gases on earth. It is usually used as colourful lightings as decorations. But if the question is a why, I do not know. Written by Brigitte.P age 13
What is the element said to be non reactive or inert?
The inert or noble gases are on the far side of the periodic table in group 18. Nitrogen is not a noble gas nor in that group. You give three choices, inert, nonreactive, and reactive. Essentially, "inert" and "nonreactive" are the same thing. Even if you didn't know the answer to this question on a test, you can automatically eliminate these choices since they are the same answer, and they both can't be correct (assuming this is multiple choice). So that leaves you with reactive, which nitrogen actually is. Most commonly, nitrogen will just react with another atom of nitrogen (triple bonded in case you're interested).
