Question detail
Which of the following noble gases has eight electrons in its outer shell?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
The periodic table
Question
- A. Helium
- B. Neon
- C. Argon
- D. Radon
Answer
Neon
Explanation
Neon is a noble gas that has eight electrons in its outer shell, contributing to its stability and unreactivity.
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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