Xenon (Xe) Properties and Facts

Element 54 - Noble Gas

What are the basic properties of Xenon?

Xenon (symbol: Xe) is a noble gas with atomic number 54. Its atomic mass is 131.29 u, and it belongs to period 5 and group 18.

What is the electron configuration of Xenon?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 5s² 5p⁶

What are the physical properties of Xenon?

Melting point: 161.4 K
Boiling point: 165.03 K
Density: 0.005887 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Xenon?

  • Xe-124: 0.09% abundance
  • Xe-126: 0.09% abundance
  • Xe-128: 1.92% abundance
  • Xe-129: 26.44% abundance
  • Xe-130: 4.08% abundance
  • Xe-131: 21.18% abundance
  • Xe-132: 26.89% abundance
  • Xe-134: 10.44% abundance
  • Xe-136: 8.87% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Xenon?

Biological role: Not known
Natural occurrence: Trace amounts in Earth's atmosphere

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