2022: ☢️ Atomic Number of Xenon (+ facts: Uses, Color and more...)

Every atom has an atomic number, even Xenon. But what is an "Atomic Number"?

The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.

Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Xenon (That most people don't know).

Xenon Overview

Atomic Number

54

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

Xe (Xenon)

Description

Heavy, colorless, odorless, noble gas.

State at 20 °C

gas

Sources

Obtain from the small quantities in liquid air.

Uses

Used for filling flash lamps and other powerful lamps. Electrical excitation of xenon produces a burst of brilliant whtie light. Also used in bubble chambers and modern nuclear power reactors.

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir William Ramsay; M. W. Travers

Year: 1898

Location: England

Name Origin

Greek: xenos (strange).

Atomic Mass

131,29

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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