Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...
The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Xe?
The answer is Xenon (Xe). However there is a lot of stuff about Xenon that people don't know. Let me walk you through...
The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Xe?
The answer is Xenon (Xe). However there is a lot of stuff about Xenon that people don't know. Let me walk you through...
Xenon Overview
Atomic Symbol
Xe (Xenon)
Sources
Obtain from the small quantities in liquid air.
Obtain from the small quantities in liquid air.
Description
Heavy, colorless, odorless, noble gas.
Name Origin
Greek: xenos (strange).
Greek: xenos (strange).
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.
Discovery
Discovered By: Sir William Ramsay; M. W. Travers
Year: 1898
Location: England
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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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