Characteristics of Group VIII Elements in the Periodic Table and the Potential Uses and Applications

Year : 2025 | Volume : 16 | Issue : 02 | Page : 82 91
    By

    Joy Chukwuemeka Peter Ukpaka,

  • Abraham Peter Ukpaka,

  • Victor Chukwuemeka Ukpaka,

  • Ukpaka Chukwuemeka Peter,

  1. Research Student, College of Allied Medical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Cavite, Phillipines
  2. Research Student, College of Engineering, Computer Studies and Architecture, Department of Computer Engineering, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Cavite, Phillipines
  3. Research Student, College of Engineering, Computer Studies and Architecture, Department of Industrial Engineering, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Cavite, Phillipines
  4. Professor, Department of Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering, Rivers State University Port Harcourt, River State, Nigeria

Abstract

Group 8 elements, known as noble gases, hold a special place in the periodic table. Noble gases offer unique properties with applications in science, industry, and technology. By comprehensively understanding the characteristics of Group 8 elements, we not only appreciate their role in the periodic table but also recognize their significance in scientific research and industrial applications. This project sheds light on the unique properties of noble gases, highlighting their enduring importance in the world of chemistry. This research illustrates the physical and the chemical properties of the group 8 elements as well as the shorthand notations. The valency of each of the shorthand notation of the various elements considered were demonstrated in the investigation. The investigation highlights the emerging potential of Group 8 elements, classified as noble gases, and their relevance in chemical engineering, particularly in relation to industrial product formation.

Keywords: Characteristics, group VIII, elements, periodic, table

[This article belongs to Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology ]

How to cite this article:
Joy Chukwuemeka Peter Ukpaka, Abraham Peter Ukpaka, Victor Chukwuemeka Ukpaka, Ukpaka Chukwuemeka Peter. Characteristics of Group VIII Elements in the Periodic Table and the Potential Uses and Applications. Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology. 2025; 16(02):82-91.
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Joy Chukwuemeka Peter Ukpaka, Abraham Peter Ukpaka, Victor Chukwuemeka Ukpaka, Ukpaka Chukwuemeka Peter. Characteristics of Group VIII Elements in the Periodic Table and the Potential Uses and Applications. Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology. 2025; 16(02):82-91. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jomcct/article=2025/view=234466


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Volume 16
Issue 02
Received 15/03/2025
Accepted 18/03/2025
Published 05/04/2025
Publication Time 21 Days
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