Noble gases are named because of their inertness towards reactivity. Identify an incorrect statement about them
Noble gases are named because of their inertness towards reactivity. Identify an incorrect statement about them
Noble gases have large positive values of electron gain enthalpy
Noble gases are sparingly soluble in water
Noble gases have very high melting and boiling points
Noble gases have weak dispersion forces
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Noble gases, also known as inert gases, are a group of chemical elements with very low reactivity due to their complete valence electron shells. Let's evaluate each option to identify the incorrect statement about noble gases:
- Noble gases have large positive values of electron gain enthalpy: This statement is correct. Noble gases have full valence electron shells, making it energetically unfavorable to add an extra electron. Therefore, they exhibit high electron gain enthalpy, reflecting their reluctance to gain electrons.
- Noble gases are sparingly soluble in water: This statement is correct. Due to their non-polar and inert nature, noble gases do not dissolve well in polar solvents like water, hence they are sparingly soluble.
- Noble gases have very high melting and boiling points: This statement is incorrect. Noble gases have very low melting and boiling points due to their atomic nature and weak Van der Waals forces (dispersion forces) between atoms, which require minimal energy to overcome.
- Noble gases have weak dispersion forces: This statement is correct. The interactions between noble gas atoms are mainly through weak Van der Waals dispersion forces because they are monoatomic and non-polar, leading to low melting and boiling points.
Thus, the incorrect statement is: "Noble gases have very high melting and boiling points."
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