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Kr 4d10 5s2 5p6
Xenon, Electron configuration
Xenon state of matter: solid
A part of the noble gases, solid at room temp.
Density
5.894 g/L (at 0 °C, 101.325 kPa)
Xenon
54
Xe
131
# of protons and electrons; 54
# of nuetrons: 77
Melting point;169.2°F (-111.8°C)
Boiling point;-162.6°F (-108.1°C)
Xenon is colorless but when electrically charged it turns blue.
Discovery
Who;Scottish chemist William Ramsay and English chemist Morris Travers
When;July 12, 1898
Where;Xenon was discovered in England
Interesting facts;1.xenon is used in x-rays and is common in nuclear power
2.xenon is a popular light in car headlights and one of the nicest car accessories available.
3.xenon is also very common on Jupiter