- Definition of Xe
Xenon (Xe) is a chemical element belonging to the group of noble gases in the periodic table. Xe has properties of being colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-irritating, and can form complex compounds.
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Xenon, Xe
1.1.2 English name: Xenon, Xe
1.2. Atomic mass: 131.293(6) u
1.3. Atomic number: 54
1.3.1 Molecular structure: Xe is a simple gas, the molecule consists of one Xenon atom.
1.4 Ion structure: Xenon can form positive ions such as Xe+.
- Properties: Xe
2.1 Physical properties of Xenon
State: Gas under standard conditions
Color: Colorless
Smell: Odorless
PH level: Not applicable
2.2 Chemical properties of Xenon: Quite inert, does not easily react with other compounds but can form compounds with Fluorine and Oxygen.
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Common chemical reactions of Xenon
Reaction with Metals: None
Reaction with acid: None
Reaction with non-metals: Xenon can react with Fluorine to form XeF4, XeF6, XeOF4.
Reaction with salts: None -
Preparation of Xenon
4.1 Laboratory preparation of Xenon: Xenon is usually separated from air by the process of cooling, compression, and distillation.
4.2 Industrial preparation of Xenon: Xenon is prepared from air by the method of gas separation by liquid distillation.