Group 0 (Noble Gases)
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the properties of the noble gases, their uses, and explain why they are unreactive.
Key learning points
- Noble gases are in Group 0 of the periodic table and are unreactive.
- Noble gases are all gases at room temperature.
- They have complete outer electron shells, making them stable.
- Moving down Group 0 elements, atomic mass, density and boiling points increase.
Keywords
Inert - An inert substance is one which is not chemically reactive.
Noble gas - A noble gas is an element in Group 0 of the periodic table.
Common misconception
Confusing the spelling of "noble" with "Nobel" and misunderstanding why noble gases are named so.
Clarify that "noble" refers to their stability and lack of reactivity due to a full outer electron shell, meaning they don't need to bond with other elements.
Teacher tip
Emphasise the various uses of these elements due to their inertness, such as in light bulbs.
Equipment
Access to computers to research, or printouts of the additional material (comprehension exercise).
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does a period in the periodic table represent?
Q2.What do elements in the same group of the periodic table have in common?
Q3.Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
Q4.In a chemical reaction, the substances that are present at the start are called ...
Q5.Which of the following is a property of gases?
Q6.Elements in the same group of the periodic table have the same number of in their outer shell.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Noble gases are found in Group of the periodic table.
Q2.Which of the following elements is a noble gas?
Q3.Why are noble gases unreactive?
Q4.The noble gas used in balloons because it is less dense than air is ...
Q5.Arrange the following noble gases in order of increasing boiling points, starting with the lowest boiling point.
Q6.Match the noble gas with its property or use:
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