The Noble Gases
Team Science
Why?
In recent times, it has come to my attention that we now must come to our senses and begin our fabulous journey through the wild world of science. I invite you to join us, as we go on a journey of self acceptance, for we will learn the secret to enlightenment, through what is known as “the elements.” Enjoy yourself, the beginning is at hand. Now let us start on our elements, Group 18...the Nobel Gases
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Atomic Symbols
~Elements Classified~
He - Helium
Atomic Mass - 4.003
Protons - 2
Neutrons - 2.003
Electrons - 2
Used in: Balloons
Location: Sweden
Ne - Neon
Atomic Mass - 20.18
Protons - 10
Neutrons - 10.18
Electrons - 10
Used in: Neon Lighting
Location: United Kingdom
Ar - Argon
Atomic Mass - 39.95
Protons - 18
Neutrons - 21.95
Electrons - 18
Used in: Argon Lighting
Location: United Kingdom
Kr - Krypton
Atomic Mass - 83.80
Protons - 36
Neutrons - 47.80
Electrons - 36
Used in: Lighting
Location: United Kingdom
Xe - Xenon
Atomic Mass - 131.3
Protons - 54
Neutrons - 77.3
Electrons - 54
Used in: Head Lights
Location: United Kingdom
Rn - Radon
Atomic Mass - (222)
Protons - 86
Neutrons - 136
Electrons - 86
Used in: Cancer Treatment
Location: Germany
What is the reason behind the Noble Gases' Positioning on the Periodic Table of Elements?
Do the Noble Gases have any Boiling and Melting Points
No, none of these elements have any melting or boiling points. They are gases and they cannot melt or boil.
What Uses Noble Gases Everyday
You see these elements in regular everyday life. Helium is used in balloons to make them float. Neon lights have neon in them to make them "neon" lights. Something that not many people know is that krypton is used in lighthouse lights.
SAFETY
The Noble gases are very stable due to the amount of Valence Electrons they contain but, even though that is true, some elements have bad effects. Radon is a primary cause of indoor air pollution.
More INFO
What does this group react with?
Noble Gases are extremely non-reactive due to their filled valance shell. Noble gases were set apart and distinguished relatively late compared to other element groups.