Why do the noble gases and some other elements on the right side of the periodic table occur as gases instead of solids as do the majority of the elements elements?

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Dillan Solomon

Physics

29 August, 03:42

Why do the noble gases and some other elements on the right side of the periodic table occur as gases instead of solids as do the majority of the elements elements?

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Arely Andrews · Answer 1

The left side of the periodic table has elements that have less number of electrons in the valence shell.

These elements loose electrons easily. These elements appear as metals or metalloids in nature. These are hard solids. Their inter molecular forces are very strong.

The right side of the periodic table has elements that have more number of electrons in the valence shell.

These elements gain electrons easily. These elements appear as non metals most of which are gases. Their inter molecular forces are weak.