Xenon

Xenon is a member of the zero-valence elements that are called noble or inert gases. The word "inert" is no longer used to describe this chemical series since some zero valence elements do form compounds. In a gas filled tube, xenon emits a blue glow when the gas is excited by electrical discharge. Using tens of gigapascals of pressure, metallic xenon has been made. Xenon can also form clathrates with water when atoms of it are trapped in a lattice of the water molecules.

Xenon: Notable characteristics ►

Valence: Valence has several specific meanings:...

Noble: Noble can refer to...

Inert: Inert is the state of doing little or nothing....

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►	Introduction
►	Notable characteristics
►	Applications
►	History
►	Occurrence
►	Compounds
►	Isotopes
►	Precautions
►	References
►	External links

►	FR: Xénon

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