The Heavier Noble Gases Are More Reactive Than the Lighter

question 150

Multiple Choice

The heavier noble gases are more reactive than the lighter ones because

• A) the lighter noble gases have complete octets.
• B) the heavier noble gases are more abundant.
• C) the lighter noble gases exist as diatomic molecules.
• D) the heavier noble gases have low ionization energies relative to the lighter ones.
• E) the heavier noble gases have greater electron affinities.

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