Using the ideal gas equation:
PV = nRT
Substituting n with mass / Mr
PV = mRT/Mr
Density = m/V
So rearranging:
Density = PMr/RT
P = 1 atm
R = 0.082 L atm / K mol
T = 273 K
Density = (1 x 80.6) / (0.082 x 273)
Density = 3.6 g / L
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Lets take a moment to list all the characteristics of the group 18 (also known as noble gases and/or group 8) elements:
- They have 8 valence electrons.
- Don't need ANY more electrons because their octet is full (stable).
- Are stable
- Not reactive
- Known as the noble gases
Now.. lets take some time to think about why elements want to form ions:
Elements form ions to either gain or lose valence electrons to the element they bond with. This helps them GAIN a full octet. What is a full octet, you may ask? An octet is when an element has all 8 valence electrons and is stable, making it nonreactive.
Why would an element with a full octet want to bond? It already has a full octet, it does not need to bond.
That, my fellow Brainly user, is why the noble gases do not need to bond.
I really do hope this helps! Enjoy, and good luck on the studies.
