Question detail
Which noble gas has the lowest boiling point?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
The periodic table
Question
- A. Neon
- B. Argon
- C. Helium
- D. Krypton
Answer
Helium
Explanation
Helium has the lowest boiling point among the noble gases due to its small atomic size and weak intermolecular forces.
Common mistake
Boiling Point Trends Confusion
Students often confuse the trend in boiling points of noble gases with the trend in melting points.
Focus on the specific trend for boiling points and remember that boiling points increase as you move down Group 0 due to increasing atomic size and van der Waals forces.
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