Xenon

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Xenon is a chemical element, having the chemical symbol Xe.

Xenon
131.293(6)



  Xe
54
[Kr] 4d10 5s2 5p6
[ ? ] Noble gas:

Its atomic number (the number of protons) is 54. It has a Standard Atomic Weight of 131.293(6), and is typically found as a gas in its elemental form.

Xenon is considered to be a member of the "Noble gas" class of elements, has a boiling point of -108.12 °C , and a melting point of -111.79°C .