Are Noble Gas Compounds Possible?

In summary, the conversation discusses the existence of noble gas compounds and whether there are any compounds that contain noble gases such as Helium, Argon, and Neon. The conversation concludes by mentioning that while noble gases can form a few compounds, the majority of them are considered inert.
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Dear PF Forum,
Perhaps just yes/no answer would suffice. It's just out of curiosity and I can't find it on web. Or there are no answers :smile:
Are there no noble gas compound?
There are CH4, CO2, H2, O2 even O3
What about Helium, Argon, Neon? Are there really no compound with noble gas?
If there aren't, I think I can figure out why. The full electrons in outer layer?

Thanks for any replies

Steven
 
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1. What are noble gas compounds?

Noble gas compounds are chemical compounds that contain at least one noble gas element, also known as inert gas. Noble gases are found in group 18 of the periodic table and are known for their stability and lack of reactivity due to their full outer electron shells.

2. Are noble gas compounds possible?

Yes, noble gas compounds are possible, but they are highly unstable and only exist under specific conditions. This is due to the fact that noble gases rarely form chemical bonds with other elements, making it difficult for them to form compounds.

3. How are noble gas compounds formed?

Noble gas compounds can be formed through various methods, such as through high pressures and temperatures, or by reacting noble gases with extremely reactive elements. Another method is through the use of specialized equipment and techniques, such as matrix isolation or photochemical reactions.

4. What are some examples of noble gas compounds?

Some examples of noble gas compounds include xenon hexafluoroplatinate (XePtF6), which is formed by reacting xenon with platinum hexafluoride, and krypton difluoride (KrF2), which is formed by reacting krypton with fluorine gas. Both of these compounds are highly unstable and only exist under specific conditions.

5. What are the uses of noble gas compounds?

Noble gas compounds have various uses in research and industry. For example, xenon hexafluoroplatinate is used as a catalyst in certain chemical reactions, and krypton difluoride is used in the production of laser materials. These compounds also have potential applications in fields such as medicine and electronics.

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