That particular group of elements is reffered to as the "Noble Gasses"--a title that comes from the fact that these gases are very "secure" and don't mix well with other elements.
This may helpv^2=u^2+2as. v=0 at top of flight. a=acceleration of gravity(vo^2)/2a=s.
B. gas has no definite shape or volume. liquid has definite volume but no definite shape