Group 18

Flashcards covering the properties, compounds, and characteristics of Group 18 elements, focusing on xenon.

What is the general property of Group 18 elements regarding their reactivity?

They are monoatomic and unreactive.

What is a key characteristic of xenon's electron affinity?

Xenon has negative electron affinities and incoming electrons must occupy a new shell.

What are the common oxidation states of xenon in compounds?

+2, +4, and +6.

What type of compounds can xenon form?

Xenon can form fluorides, oxides, and oxofluorides.

What are xenon fluorides known for?

They are strong oxidizing agents that can react to form complexes with fluorine.

How does the first ionization energy trend for Group 18 elements?

The first ionization energy decreases from helium to radon.

At what boiling point does xenon boil?

Xenon boils at -108 °C.

What is the covalent radius of xenon?

Xenon's covalent radius is 217 pm.

What types of reactions do xenon compounds participate in with strong Lewis acids?

They react to form xenon fluoride cations.

What is the melting point of xenon?

Xenon has a melting point of -112 °C.