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Because Sir William Ramsay named it after the Greek word xenon, meaning foreigner, stranger or guest.
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What is the latin word for xenon?
Xenon was discovered in 1898 and named Xenon. There is no Latin name.
What is xenon named for?
The Greek word xenos, which means stranger or guest. Xenon was discovered as an unexpected residue in the fractional distillation of liquid air.
What are common compounds of xenon?
Xenon is a noble/inert gas. The fact that it is named 'inert' means it does not form compounds with other atoms. However, under very complex electron lab. conditions it can be forced to combine with halogens.
What identifies the species that occupies the lattice points in crystals of xenon and xenon tetrafluoride?
Xenon- atoms Xenon tetrafluoride- molecules
Is Xenon explosive?
No, xenon is inert.
What is the latin word for xenon?
Xenon was discovered in 1898 and named Xenon. There is no Latin name.
What is the correct name for the compound XeF4?
The Correct Chemical Name is: xenon tetrafluoride
Does Xenon have something to do with California?
No. The element Xenon has nothing whatsoever to do with California. However, Intel, the California based company produced a microprocessor which they named Xenon.
Who named xenon?
Sir William Ramsay, one of the co-discoverers.
What is xenon named for?
The Greek word xenos, which means stranger or guest. Xenon was discovered as an unexpected residue in the fractional distillation of liquid air.
Which member of the noble gas family is named from the Greek word for strange?
xenon
What are common compounds of xenon?
Xenon is a noble/inert gas. The fact that it is named 'inert' means it does not form compounds with other atoms. However, under very complex electron lab. conditions it can be forced to combine with halogens.
What is the chemical name for XeF8?
Xenon Difluoride
What is the name of the compound with the formula XeO3?
Xenon Trioxide
What identifies the species that occupies the lattice points in crystals of xenon and xenon tetrafluoride?
Xenon- atoms Xenon tetrafluoride- molecules
What forms a hexaflouride agron or xenon?
Xenon forms xenon hexafluoride, XeF6
What colour is Xenon?
xenon is colourless
