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Noble Gases- Group 18 (VIIIA)
Atoms and Molecules - Periodic Table |
History
Explore the discoverer's biography, including general facts about his life and anecdotes regarding how he made this particular discovery. Also see other significant scientific discoveries built largely on this concept and other real-world applications in history that may not still be relevant.
Helium
1896 Ramsay Greek Helios meaning "sun"
Neon
1898 Ramsay and Travers Greek neos meaning "new"
Argon
1984 Ramsay and Rayleigh Greek a-ergon meaning "no work" or "no action"
Krypton
1898 Ramsay and Travers Greek kryptos meaning "hidden"
Xenon
1898 Ramsay and Travers Greek xenon meaning "the stranger"
Radon
1898 Dorn
Real World Application
Discover processes or disciplines in the natural or man-made worlds that employ the concept.
Helium
TAB CONTENT HERE
Neon
TAB CONTENT HERE
Argon
TAB CONTENT HERE
Krypton
TAB CONTENT HERE
Xenon
TAB CONTENT HERE
Radon
TAB CONTENT HERE
Vocabulary
Learn important vocabulary for this concept, including words that might appear in assessments (tests, quizzes, homework, etc.) that indicate the use of this concept.
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Computer Animations
Experience computer simulators or animations that illustrate the concept discussed here. Many simulators or animations come with worksheets for use in class.
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http://preparatorychemistry.com/element_properties_flash.htm |
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