Xenon (Xe): Fun Facts and Information About the Element

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Fun Facts about Xenon

What is the symbol? Xe
What is the atomic number? 54
What is the atomic weight? 131.293
What is the melting point in Celsius? -112
What is the boiling point in Celsius? -108
What is the density (g/cm3)? 5.9
What year was it discovered? 1898
Who discovered the element? “Sir William Ramsay and Morris M. Travers”
What group is the element in? 18
What is the electron configuration? [Kr] 4d10 5s2 5p6
What is the ionization energy? 12.1298
What element category is it in? Noble gases

Where is Xenon Found?

It is present in the atmosphere to the extent of about one part in twenty million. Xenon is present in the Martian atmosphere to the extent of 0.08 ppm. the element is found in the gases evolved from certain mineral springs, and is commercially obtained by extraction from liquid air.

What is Xenon Used For?

The gas is used in making electron tubes, stoboscopic lamps, bactericidal lamps, and lamps used to excite ruby lasers that generate coherent light. Xenon is not toxic, but its compounds are highly toxic because of their strong oxidizing characteristics.

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