Xenon is one of the 6 noble gases on the periodic table belonging to group 18. The
element was discovered by Sir Ramsay in 1898. Xenon’s symbol is Xe and its atomic number is
54. Xenon’s atomic mass is 131.293 grams. Its boiling point is -107 degrees Celsius, while its
freezing point is -112 degrees Celsius. The density of Xenon at 20 degrees Celsius is 0.005887
grams per cubic centimeter. Xenon has 21 isotopes Xenon is described as being completely
colorless and odorless, however when excited by electrical discharge Xenon will emit a blue
Now that all the basic facts and physical properties of Xenon have been introduced and
explained, we will begin to describe its chemical properties. “Xenon is not considered to be toxic
but …show more content…
Xenon’s non-toxicity does not mean that it is a safe chemical. “Inhalation in excessive
concentrations can result in dizziness, nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness, and death”
(“Xenon - Xe”). Xenon “is classified as a simple asphyxiant” (“Xenon – Xe”), so the cause of
death is mostly due to asphyxiation (suffocation). Xenon “is not considered a carcinogen (cause
of cancer) (“Xenon – Xe”).
Xenon has little commercial/economic use. However, it is used in “photographic flash
lamps, stroboscopic lamps, high-insensitive arc-lamps for motion picture projection and high-
pressure arc lamps to product ultraviolet light (solar simulators) (“Xenon – Xe”). It can also be
used as a general anesthetic and occasionally on the lights of cars because they are considered to
be less tiring on the eyes. It can also be used with fluoride to create a powerful fluorinating
agent. Xenon is also commercially produced through industrial liquid-air plants. World
production of Xenon is less than 1 ton a year, but reserved Xenon gas in the atmosphere amounts
to around 2 billion tons.
Due to Xenon being a noble gas it is typically unreactive, however it still undergoes
element was discovered by Sir Ramsay in 1898. Xenon’s symbol is Xe and its atomic number is
54. Xenon’s atomic mass is 131.293 grams. Its boiling point is -107 degrees Celsius, while its
freezing point is -112 degrees Celsius. The density of Xenon at 20 degrees Celsius is 0.005887
grams per cubic centimeter. Xenon has 21 isotopes Xenon is described as being completely
colorless and odorless, however when excited by electrical discharge Xenon will emit a blue
Now that all the basic facts and physical properties of Xenon have been introduced and
explained, we will begin to describe its chemical properties. “Xenon is not considered to be toxic
but …show more content…
Xenon’s non-toxicity does not mean that it is a safe chemical. “Inhalation in excessive
concentrations can result in dizziness, nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness, and death”
(“Xenon - Xe”). Xenon “is classified as a simple asphyxiant” (“Xenon – Xe”), so the cause of
death is mostly due to asphyxiation (suffocation). Xenon “is not considered a carcinogen (cause
of cancer) (“Xenon – Xe”).
Xenon has little commercial/economic use. However, it is used in “photographic flash
lamps, stroboscopic lamps, high-insensitive arc-lamps for motion picture projection and high-
pressure arc lamps to product ultraviolet light (solar simulators) (“Xenon – Xe”). It can also be
used as a general anesthetic and occasionally on the lights of cars because they are considered to
be less tiring on the eyes. It can also be used with fluoride to create a powerful fluorinating
agent. Xenon is also commercially produced through industrial liquid-air plants. World
production of Xenon is less than 1 ton a year, but reserved Xenon gas in the atmosphere amounts
to around 2 billion tons.
Due to Xenon being a noble gas it is typically unreactive, however it still undergoes