The Heavier Noble Gases Are More Reactive Than the Lighter

question 135

Multiple Choice

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

• A)the lighter noble gases exist as diatomic molecules
• B)the lighter noble gases have complete octets
• C)the heavier noble gases are more abundant
• 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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