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Why are a select group of elements refferred to as the noble gases?
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The elements in group 18 are called the noble gases because they are very unreactive . The first noble gas compounds were made 50 years ago and so far unstable compounds have been made for all of them with the exception of Helium and Neon.
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Why are a select group of noble gases referred to as noble gases?
Because they do not interact with other elements and this led to the name Nobel as to classify them apart from other " common " elements.
What are the elements in Group 17-18 called?
The Group 18 elements are called the noble gases or sometimes inert gases. Wikipedia has information on the noble gases, and a link is provided.
Are noble gases found in group VIIA?
No. group VIIA (or group 17) elements are halogens. group VIIIA (or group 18) elements are noble gases.
What are some other names for Noble gases?
Another name for noble gases is inert gases.
Are noble gases group IV?
No. noble gases are group VIIIA or group 18 elements
What are the main group group elements?
the noble gases
What are the elements in group 17?
Group 17 elements are called the halogens. Group 18 elements are called the noble gases.
What elements are in group 17?
Group 17 elements are called the halogens. Group 18 elements are called the noble gases.
What are the two names for group 18 elements?
Elements of Group 18 may be called as;1-Noble gases 2-Rare gases 3- Inert gases
Which group of elements will never react with other elements and what is the name of that group?
Noble Gases
What is the name of the group with most unreactive elements?
Noble gases (or group 18 elements)
What group number are the inert gases?
Elements belonging to group 18 are termed as the inert gases.
