86Rn
Radon
Noble gas
Properties of Radon
- Atomic number (Z)
- 86
- Symbol
- Rn
- Name
- Radon
- Atomic mass
- 222 u
- Period
- 6
- Group
- 18
- Family
- Noble gases
- Classification
- Noble gas
- Electron configuration
- [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p⁶
About Radon
Radon is a chemical element with symbol Rn and atomic number 86 (atomic mass of about 222 u). It is classified as a noble gas on the periodic table.
On the periodic table, Radon is located in period 6, 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 Radon is [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d¹⁰ 6s² 6p⁶, which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.