Chemistry GCSE
Structure and properties of monatomic gases
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Definition of Structure and properties of monatomic gases
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Because the stable arrangement means they do not need to bond to gain a full outer shell, they exist as single atoms and are chemically unreactive.
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- Group 0 (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Electron configuration
- Electronic structure and stability
- Intermolecular forces
- Intermolecular forces and physical properties
- Relative atomic mass
- Chemical stability
- Full outer electron shells
- Group 0
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