Question

Neon has 10 electrons, and xenon has 54 electrons. Noble gases tend to be relatively unreactive and both atoms are electrically neutral. However, xenon can form xenon difluroride, xenon tetrachloride, and a few other molecules. Explain why xenon can bond atoms to form some molecules but there are no known neon a. compounds. b. Which element (Xe or Ne) do you think has a greater chance of forming a momentary dipole? Explain and draw a diagram that shows the distribution of electrons when the atom has a momentary dipole.

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