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Chemists were surprised by the synthesis of noble gas compounds because noble gases were long considered chemically inert due to their complete valence electron shells, which rendered them unreactive. The prevailing understanding was that these gases, such as helium and neon, would not form bonds or compounds under normal conditions. The successful creation of compounds like xenon fluorides challenged this notion and demonstrated that under certain conditions, even noble gases can participate in chemical reactions, prompting a reevaluation of their reactivity. This discovery opened new avenues in the study of chemical bonding and the properties of noble gases.
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Which was the first noble gas to produce a compound?
The first noble gas to produce a compound was xenon. In 1962, a fluoride compound of xenon, xenon hexafluoroplatinate was synthesized. This discovery challenged the belief that noble gases were inert and do not form compounds.
Is neon being used as a compound or pure element?
Neon is an element . . . one of the noble gases.
Which elements of the periodic table is unlikely to have a reaction with any element or compound?
Elements of group 18 are least reactive.These are noble gases.They are unlikely to have a reaction with any element or compound.
What is a common compound found that includes radon?
radon is a noble gas, so it does not form compounds.
Do oxygen and argon make a ionic compound?
No, oxygen and argon do not form an ionic compound together. Oxygen typically forms covalent compounds and argon is a noble gas that does not readily form compounds due to its stable electron configuration.
Which compound led to discovery of the compound of noble gas?
I suppose that this compound is xenon difluoride - XeF2.
What noble gas is found only as a compound?
No noble gas is found as a compound. They have to be forced into forming compounds, and some cannot even be made so then.
Is He compound or element?
noble gas - hence element
Is argon a compound?
No, argon is not a compound. It is an element classified as a noble gas, existing in its atomic form.
Which was the first noble gas to produce a compound?
The first noble gas to produce a compound was xenon. In 1962, a fluoride compound of xenon, xenon hexafluoroplatinate was synthesized. This discovery challenged the belief that noble gases were inert and do not form compounds.
Is neon and hydrogen a compound?
No. Neon is a noble gas and does not form compounds.
Which noble gas would most likely form a compound with fluorine?
Krypton is the noble gas most likely to form a compound with fluorine, typically by reacting to form krypton difluoride (KrF2).
Is xenon an element compound or mixture?
An element its on the periodic table! Its a noble gas.
What is the classifation of helium?
It is a nonmetal, noble gas.
Is neon an element a compound a solution or a heterogeneous?
Neon is a noble gas element.
What is a property of argon?
it is a noble gas means do not react with any compound or element.
Is hellium a compound?
No, helium is not a compound. It is a monatomic gas, meaning it consists of single atoms of helium.
