Xenon is the fifty-four 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 Xenon
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 Xenon are:
Atomic Symbol of Xenon
Every element in the periodic table has its atomic symbol or chemical symbol for representation. The atomic symbol of Xenon is “Xe”
Atomic Number of Xenon
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 Xenon is 54. This shows Xenon is the fifty-four element of the periodic table.
Short Electronic Configuration of Xenon
Short Electronic Configuration of Xenon is [Kr]5s2 4d 10 5p 6
Block of Xenon in Periodic Table
There are four blocks (s, p, d, f) in the periodic table. Xenon belongs to the p-block of the periodic table. P block is the second block in the periodic table.
Group of Xenon in Periodic Table
Groups are the columns of the periodic table and Xenon belongs to the eighteen group.
Period of Xenon in Periodic Table
Periodic table is arranged in periods and groups. The rows going across left to right are periods and Xenon is placed in the fifth period. Elements that are present in a period share common properties .
Atomic Mass of Xenon
Atomic mass is the mass of an atom and the atomic mass of Xenon is 131.293 u. If we round off the atomic mass of Xenon , we get 131.1 u.
Thermodynamic properties of Xenon
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 Xenon are:
Phase at STP
Phase at STP is the state in which an element is present. The stp phase of Xenon is “Gas”.
Melting Point of Xenon
Melting point is a temperature at which an element of substance changes its state from solid to liquid. The melting point of Xenon gas is -111.8 °C.
Boiling Point of Xenon
A boiling point is a temperature at which an element of a substance starts turning into vapors. The boiling point of Xenon gas is -108 °C.
Critical Temperature of Xenon
A critical temperature is a point at which a gas cannot become liquid even if we are applying pressure. The critical temperature of Xenon gas is 289.77 K.
Critical Pressure of Xenon
The critical pressure required to liquefy a gas at its critical temperature. The critical pressure of Xenon gas is 5.841 MPa.
Molar Heat of Fusion of Xenon
Molar Heat of Fusion is the energy required to melt each mole of substance. The molar heat of fusion of Xenon is 2.3 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 Xenon gas is 12.64 kJ/mol.
Specific heat at STP
The specific heat of Xenon at STP is 158.32 J(kgK).
These are some of the main thermodynamic properties of Xenon . Let’s find out all the material properties of Xenon .
Material properties
We have discussed basic elemental properties and thermodynamic properties of Xenon gas. Besides these, there are many material properties of Xenon as well. Some of the material properties include density, molar volume, refractive index and thermal conductivity.
Density of Xenon
The density of Xenon element is 0.0059 g/cm3
Molar Volume of Xenon
The molar volume of Xenon is 22,000cm3/mol
Sound speed of Xenon atom
The sound speed of Xenon gas is 1090 m/s
Thermal Conductivity of Xenon
The thermal conductivity of Xenon is 0.00565 W/(mK)
These are the main material properties of Xenon .
Electromagnetic properties of Xenon
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 Xenon gas include magnetic types, magnetic volume, mass magnetic susceptibility and color.
Magnetic type of Xenon element
The magnetic type of Xenon atom is diamagnetic
Volume Magnetic Susceptibility of Xenon
The volume magnetic susceptibility of Xenon is -2.54 x 10 -8
Mass Magnetic Susceptibility of Xenon
The mass magnetic susceptibility of Xenon is -4.3 x 10-9 m3/kg
Molar Magnetic Susceptibility of Xenon
The molar magnetic susceptibility of Xenon gas is -5.65 x 10-10 m3/mol
Color of Xenon Gas
Xenon is a colorless gas.
These are some of the main electromagnetic properties of Xenon gas.
Reactivity of Xenon
Valency of Xenon
The valency of a Xenon element is a number that represents the ability of an atom to combine with other atoms. The valency of Xenon is 6.
Electronegativity of Xenon
Electronegativity of Xenon is the tendency of its atom participating in a covalent bond to attract the bonding electrons. Xenon has 2.6 electronegativity.
Electron affinity of Xenon
Electron affinity of Xenon gas is the energy released when one electron is added to a neutral atom to form an anion. The electron affinity of Xenon is 0 kJ/mol
First ionization energy of Xenon
It is the energy to remove the outermost electron from the neutral atom in the gas phase. The first ionization energy of Xenon is 1170.4 kJ/mol
Atomic properties
The atomic properties of Xenon have term symbol, atomic radius, covalent radius, van der waals radius.
Term Symbol of Xenon
The term symbol specifies the electronic state of an atom. The term symbol of Xenon atom is 2 S0
Atomic Radius of Xenon
The total distance from an atom's nucleus to the outermost orbital of an electron is its atomic radius. The atomic radius of Xenon is 108 pm.
Covalent Radius of Xenon
Covalent radius is the measurement of an atom's size that forms a covalent bond. The covalent radius of Xenon is 140 pm.
Van der Waals Radius of Xenon
Van der waals radius is the measurement for the size of an atom that is not chemically bonded. The van der Waals radius of Xenon is 216 pm.
Abundances of Xenon
It is the measure that tells us about the percentage of which it is present.
Abundance of Xenon in the universe
The abundance of Xenon in the universe is 1 x 10-6 mass %
Abundance of Xenon in earth's crust
The abundance of Xenon in earth's crust is 2 x 10-9 mass %
Abundance of Xenon in ocean
The abundance of Xenon in ocean is 5 x 10-10 mass %
Universe Molar Abundances of Xenon
The universe molar abundances of Xenon is 9 x 10-9 mol %
Ocean Molar Abundances of Xenon
The ocean molar abundances of Xenon is 5 x 10-10 mol %
Crust Molar Abundances of Xenon
The crust molar abundances of Xenon is 3 x 10-10 mol %
Nuclear properties of Xenon
Half life of Xenon
Half life is the time for the radioactivity of a specified isotope to fall to half its original value. The half Life of Xenon is stable.
Stable isotopes of Xenon
The stable isotopes of Xenon are 132 Xe (26.909%)
Nuclear Spin of Xenon
The nuclear spin of Xenon is 124 Xe: 0+
Unstable isotopes of Xenon
The unstable isotopes of Xenon is 127 Xe (36.345 days)
Neutron Cross Section of Xenon
The neutron cross section of Xenon is 25 b
Identifiers of Xenon
CAS Number of Xenon
The CAS number of Xenon is 7440-63-3
PubChem CID number of Xenon
The PubChem CID number of Xenon is 23991
Online Calculators
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