Name:
Xenon
Symbol:
Xe
Atomic Number:
54
Atomic Mass:
131.30
Atomic Volume:
36.76 cc/mol
Discovered By:
Ramsay and Travers
Discovery Date:
1898
Origin of Name:
Xenon - (Greek) xenon (stranger)
Toxicity:
Not toxic. Has narcotic action (70% Xe).
Summary:
A noble gas. Despite being a noble gas, many compounds of xenon have been prepared including XePtF
6
, XeF
2
, XeF
4
, and XeO
3
. Xenon is used in strobe lamps and flashlamps for photography.
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