Question

"He and Ne form stable hydrates."

Answer whether the above statement is true or false.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Hydrates are formed by compressing noble gases in water, where it is believed that the water molecule, a strong dipole, induces a weak dipole in the noble gas atoms, resulting in dipole-dipole interaction.

Heavier atoms are more influenced than smaller ones. He and Ne cannot fit because they are too small and hence, He and Ne do not form stable hydrates.