Question

Noble gases are named because of their inertness towards reactivity. Identify an incorrect statement about them.

• A. Noble gases are sparingly soluble in water.
• B. Noble gases have very high melting and boiling points.
• C. Noble gases have weak dispersion forces.
• D. Noble gases have large positive values of electron gain enthalpy.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Noble gases have low melting point and boiling point due to weak London dispersion forces