INERT crossword clues
Every clue Mangesh Ghogre has written for INERT in the MG Mini, the daily Indian mini crossword. Newest first.
The clues
- 4D Like neon and xenon Mar 30 · 30 March 2025
- 8A Dormant Oct 5 · 5 October 2024
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6A
Jargon for argon
The answer "INERT" fits the clue "Jargon for argon" because argon is a type of gas that does not react easily with other elements. In chemistry, we describe such gases as "inert" because they are stable and do not participate in chemical reactions. Argon is one of the noble gases, which are all considered inert. Therefore, using "inert" as jargon for argon makes sense in the context of chemistry.
Aug 30 · 30 August 2024 -
8A
Like noble gases, in Chemistry
The answer "inert" fits the clue because noble gases are known for being very stable and not reacting with other elements. This stability is due to their complete outer electron shells. Because of this property, noble gases are often described as "inert," meaning they do not easily participate in chemical reactions. This makes them unique compared to other elements in the periodic table.
April 11 · 10 April 2024 - 2D Chemically nonreactive Jan 5 · 5 January 2024
- 3D Type of gas, like Helium or Neon Nov 25 · 25 November 2023
- 6A Like noble gases Nov 14 · 14 November 2023
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