36 Kr Krypton 83.798 u

Krypton

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Period
4
Group
18
Block
p-block
Phase (STP)
Gas

Krypton is a noble gas used in certain fluorescent lamps and photographic flashes. Its spectral lines were once used to define the meter.

Appearance: Colorless gas, white solid

Physical Properties

Atomic Mass 83.798 u
Density 0.003749 g/cm³
Melting Point -157.4 °C
Boiling Point -153.2 °C
Phase at STP Gas
Atomic Radius 88.0 pm

Electronic Properties

Electronegativity 3.0
Ionization Energy 1350.8 eV
Valence Electrons 8

Electron Configuration

Configuration [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶

Electron Shell Configuration

Krypton electron shell configuration Kr 2e⁻ 8e⁻ 18e⁻ 8e⁻

Position in Periodic Table

Krypton position in the periodic table Kr

Discovery

Discovered by: William Ramsay
Year: 1898

Periodic Table

Lanthanides Actinides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Krypton?
Krypton (Kr) is a chemical element with atomic number 36. It is a gas at standard temperature and pressure, classified as a noble gas.
What are the key properties of Krypton?
Krypton has an atomic mass of 83.798 u, density of 0.003749 g/cm³, melting point of -157.4°C, boiling point of -153.2°C.
What is the electron configuration of Krypton?
The electron configuration of Krypton is [Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p6. It is in the p-block of the periodic table.
Who discovered Krypton?
Krypton was discovered by William Ramsay in 1898.
What is the electronegativity of Krypton?
Krypton has an electronegativity of 3.0 on the Pauling scale.