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1)
Refer to the webpage below. Xe can react with F2 to give different fluorides.
Xe(g) + F2(g) → XeF2(s) + XeF4(s) + XeF6(s)
All valence 5s and 5p electrons of Xe are paired up. These valence electrons can absorb energy to promote themselves to the low-energy empty 5d orbitals. Therefore, there are orbitals with unpaired electrons. Each of such orbitals can overlap with a valence 3p orbital with unpaired electron to form an Xe-F covalent bond. The energy required for promotion of electrons is compensated by the energy released in the formation of strong Xe-F bonds.
However, He cannot react with F2. Actually, He has no reaction at all. This is because He atom does not have low-energy empty d orbitals for promotion of valence 1s electrons.
2)
He has a density much lower than that of air, while Xe has a density much higher than that of air. Therefore, a balloon (or airship) filled with He gas can go up in air, while a balloon (or airship) with Xe gas cannot.