Radon is the eighty-six element in the periodic table. A periodic table contains 118 elements distributed in 7 rows and 18 columns. The rows are known as periods and the columns are the groups of the periodic table. The elements of the periodic table are arranged according to their atomic number.
Basic elemental properties of Radon
There are 118 different elements in the periodic table but there are some basic elemental properties of each. In a periodic table, elements with basic elemental properties are grouped together. Basic elemental properties of Radon are:
Atomic Symbol of Radon
Every element in the periodic table has its atomic symbol or chemical symbol for representation. The atomic symbol of Radon is “Rn”
Atomic Number of Radon
Elements in the periodic table are arranged in groups and periods on the basis of their atomic number.
Atomic number is the number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom. The atomic number of Radon is 86. This shows Radon is the eighty-six element of the periodic table.
Short Electronic Configuration of Radon
Short Electronic Configuration of Radon is [Xe]6s2 ,4 f14 , 5d 10, 6 p6
Block of Radon in Periodic Table
There are four blocks (s, p, d, f) in the periodic table. Radon belongs to the p-block of the periodic table. P block is the second block in the periodic table.
Group of Radon in Periodic Table
Groups are the columns of the periodic table and Radon belongs to the eighteenth group.
Period of Radon in Periodic Table
Periodic table is arranged in periods and groups. The rows going across left to right are periods and Radon is placed in the sixth period. Elements that are present in a period share common properties .
Atomic Mass of Radon
Atomic mass is the mass of an atom and the atomic mass of Radon is 222 u. If we round off the atomic mass of Radon , we get 222 u.
Thermodynamic properties of Radon
Thermodynamic properties are the characteristic features of a system, capable of specifying the system's state. The thermodynamic properties of an element include chemical, physical and thermal properties. The thermodynamic properties of Radon are:
Phase at STP
Phase at STP is the state in which an element is present. The stp phase of Radon is “Gas”.
Melting Point of Radon
Melting point is a temperature at which an element of substance changes its state from solid to liquid. The melting point of Radon gas is -71 °C.
Boiling Point of Radon
A boiling point is a temperature at which an element of a substance starts turning into vapors. The boiling point of Radon gas is -61.7°C.
Critical Temperature of Bismuth
A critical temperature is a point at which a gas cannot become liquid even if we are applying pressure. The critical temperature of Bismuth gas is 377 K.
Critical Pressure of Bismuth
The critical pressure required to liquefy a gas at its critical temperature. The critical pressure of Bismuth gas is 6.28 MPa.
Molar Heat of Fusion of Radon
Molar Heat of Fusion is the energy required to melt each mole of substance. The molar heat of fusion of Radon is 3 kJ/mol.
Molar heat of Vaporization
The Molar heat of vaporization is the heat absorbed by the one specific mole of a substance. The molar heat of vaporization of Radon gas is 17 kJ/mol.
Specific heat at STP
The specific heat of Radon at STP is 93.65 J(kgK).
These are some of the main thermodynamic properties of Radon . Let’s find out all the material properties of Radon .
Material properties
We have discussed basic elemental properties and thermodynamic properties of Radon gas. Besides these, there are many material properties of Radon as well. Some of the material properties include density, molar volume, refractive index and thermal conductivity.
Density of Radon
The density of Radon element is 0.00973 g/cm3
Molar Volume of Radon
The molar volume of Radon is 22,800cm3/mol
Thermal Conductivity of Radon
The thermal conductivity of Radon is 0.00361 W/(mK)
These are the main material properties of Radon .
Electromagnetic properties of Radon
When there is any emission or absorption of electromagnetic radiations, a martial responds to these changes. All elements of a periodic table have electromagnetic properties. Some of the main electromagnetic properties of Radon gas include magnetic types, magnetic volume, mass magnetic susceptibility and color.
Color of Radon Gas
Radon is a colorless gas.
These are some of the main electromagnetic properties of Radon gas.
Reactivity of Radon
Valency of Radon
The valency of a Radon element is a number that represents the ability of an atom to combine with other atoms. The valency of Radon is 6.
Electron affinity of Radon
Electron affinity of Radon gas is the energy released when one electron is added to a neutral atom to form an anion. The electron affinity of Radon is 0 kJ/mol
First ionization energy of Radon
It is the energy to remove the outermost electron from the neutral atom in the gas phase. The first ionization energy of Radon is 1037 kJ/mol
Atomic properties
The atomic properties of Radon have term symbol, atomic radius, covalent radius, van der waals radius.
Term Symbol of Radon
The term symbol specifies the electronic state of an atom. The term symbol of Radon atom is 1 S0
Atomic Radius of Radon
The total distance from an atom's nucleus to the outermost orbital of an electron is its atomic radius. The atomic radius of Radon is 120 pm.
Covalent Radius of Radon
Covalent radius is the measurement of an atom's size that forms a covalent bond. The covalent radius of Radon is 150 pm.
Nuclear properties of Radon
Half life of Radon
Half life is the time for the radioactivity of a specified isotope to fall to half its original value. The half Life of Radon is 91.7639.
Lifetime of Radon
The stable isotopes of Radon are 132.386
Decay Mode of Radon
The decay mode of Radon is alpha emission
Unstable isotopes of Radon
The unstable isotopes of Radon is 222 Rn (91.7639 h)
Neutron Cross Section of Radon
The neutron cross section of Radon is 0.7 b
Identifiers of Radon
CAS Number of Radon
The CAS number of Radon is 10043-92-2
PubChem CID number of Radon
The PubChem CID number of Radon is 24857
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