36Kr
Krypton
Noble gas
Properties of Krypton
- Atomic number (Z)
- 36
- Symbol
- Kr
- Name
- Krypton
- Atomic mass
- 83.798 u
- Period
- 4
- Group
- 18
- Family
- Noble gases
- Classification
- Noble gas
- Electron configuration
- [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶
About Krypton
Krypton is a chemical element with symbol Kr and atomic number 36 (atomic mass of about 83.798 u). It is classified as a noble gas on the periodic table.
On the periodic table, Krypton is located in period 4, in group 18, belonging to the noble gases family. An element's position reveals trends in its properties, such as atomic radius, electronegativity and metallic character.
The electron configuration of Krypton is [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶, which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.