Neil Bartlett created the hexafluoroplatinate (HEX-uh-FLOOR-oh-PLAT-in-ate) of one element in this family, which was the first compound using a member of this family to violate the octet rule. The only known radioactive eleme
Neil Bartlett created the hexafluoroplatinate (HEX-uh-FLOOR-oh-PLAT-in-ate) of one element in this family, which was the first compound using a member of this family to violate the octet rule. The only known radioactive element in this family is the leading cause of lung cancer to non-smokers. These elements are defined as having a full electron shell, leading to their relative inertness. For 10 points, name this group found at the extreme right of the Periodic Table, which includes xenon and radon.
Neil Bartlett created the hexafluoroplatinate (HEX-uh-FLOOR-oh-PLAT-in-ate) of one element in this family, which was the first compound using a member of this family to violate the octet rule.
{noble} gases [or Group {18;} or Group {VIIIA} (eight-A); or {inert} gases before "inertness"]