Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.
But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 54?
The answer is Xenon (Xe). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Xenon that people don't know. Let me show you:
But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 54?
The answer is Xenon (Xe). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Xenon that people don't know. Let me show you:
Xenon Overview
Atomic Symbol
Xe (Xenon)
Description
Heavy, colorless, odorless, noble gas.
Sources
Obtain from the small quantities in liquid air.
Obtain from the small quantities in liquid air.
State at 20 °C
gas
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.
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.
Name Origin
Greek: xenos (strange).
Greek: xenos (strange).
Discovery
Discovered By: Sir William Ramsay; M. W. Travers
Year: 1898
Location: England
Learn more about the atomic mass.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.
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Along with basic atom / element information (like Xenon-Xe and all the other atom symbols / data), it also comes with color coded info about: State (Gas, Liquid or Solid at room temperature), Groups/series details and much more...
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