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36 · Kr

Krypton

Isolated by Ramsay and Travers in 1898.

Identity

Atomic number
36
Symbol
Kr
Canonical name
Krypton
Category
noble gas
Group
18
Period
4
Block
p

Properties

These quantities come from the Periodic Table JSON compilation. They have not yet been checked, one by one, against CIAAW atomic weights or NIST measurements. A value marked estimated is not a measurement.

Atomic mass
83.7982 u
Electron configuration
[Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p6
Electrons per shell
2, 8, 18, 8
Standard state
gas
Density
3.749 g/L
Melting point
115.78 K
Boiling point
119.93 K
Electronegativity
3 Pauling
First ionization energy
1,350.8 kJ/mol
Electron affinity
-96 kJ/mol

History

Krypton in air residues

Discovery · confirmed · 1898

Ramsay and Travers isolate krypton by distillation of liquid air.

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Etymology

Theme
property
Language
grec
Root
kryptos
Meaning
hidden

Scientists

Places and institutions

  • London — historical setting : United Kingdom — present country : United Kingdom

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