What is the most stable noble gas molecule?

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What is the most stable noble gas molecule?

Question #130940. Asked by CliftonClowers.
Last updated Sep 06 2016.
Originally posted May 11 2013 9:45 AM.

looney_tunes

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looney_tunes

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Helium is a monatomic molecule, so a legitimate answer to the question. If the question intended to ask about the noble gas compound with the most stable molecule, then xenon hexafluoride is the answer.

http://www.answers.com/topic/monatomic-molecule

May 12 2013, 2:16 PM

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parrotman2006

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parrotman2006

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Xenon hexaflouride.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenon_hexafluoride

May 11 2013, 10:22 AM

Answer 2

Helium. Smaller elements are more stable. It's also why its boiling point is so low.

http://chemistry.stackexchange.com/questions/40407/is-iron-the-most-stable-element-in-the-periodic-table

This site also says Iron 56 is the most stable element overall due to its structure.(satguru)

Oh and on a similar note, it also starts doing some very interesting things when it becomes a liquid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z6UJbwxBZI

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wonkatriv
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I looked at all answers and read the articles listed above. From what i have read Helium is the most stable noble gas.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helium

Response last updated by CmdrK on Sep 06 2016.
May 12 2013, 1:27 AM

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Upstart3

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The question was about molecules though

May 12 2013, 4:27 AM