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The size of xenon allows the inner electrons to shield the valence shell electrons reducing the ionization energy. The ionization energy is only low enough to allow reactions with the most electronegative elements.

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Q: Why Xenon can form compounds with fluorine?
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What other chemicals does xenon react with?

Xenon can form a few compounds with fluorine and oxygen.


Ionic charge of xenon?

Xenon is an inert monoatomic gas. It isone of the "inert" gases It does form some compounds, such as unstable covalent compounds with fluorine. It does not form compounds containing Xe ions.


Which two noble gases can form compounds with fluorine?

krypton will form compounds like KrF2. Xenon will form compounds like XeF4, XeF6 etc.


Can heavy noble gases form compounds with fluorine?

Yes. Scientist have found that it does in fact form compounds with krypton, radon and xenon.


What compounds can xenon form?

Xenon reacts with highly electronegative elements such as fluorine and oxygen at high temperature and pressure. It forms compounds such as XeF2, XeF4, XeF6, XeOF2 etc.


Can fluoride bond with a nolbe gas like neon?

The noble or inert gases generally have extremely low reactivity. These elements resist forming chemical bonds with any other atoms. There are, however, some compounds that fluoride ions (F-) can form with inert gases. Fluorine, as you recall, is the most highly reactive element in the periodic table. And the heavier inert gases can form compounds with fluorine, though these compounds are highly unstable. As examples, consider the compounds xenon difluoride (XeF2), xenon tetrafluoride (XeF4), xenon hexafluoride (XeF6), xenon tetroxide (XeO4).


What is the charge of a Xe ion?

1.what is the oxidation state in xenon in HXeO4- and ... xenon is +7. As= +3 ... Xe = +7. As = +3 ... Except when highly electropositive elements are involved


What are xenon compounds?

Xenon form very few compounds. but it does have a few fluorides and oxides. One of those is Xenon tetrafluoride (XeF4)


Is Sulfur and xenon form ionic compound or not?

Sulfur can form ionic compounds (eg SO2), but Xenon is a noble gas and does not react to form compounds.


Is xenon stable?

Yes. Xenon is a very stable noble gas. In vigorous and excited conditions, such as high pressure, high heat, high electrical currents, and the presence of other extremely reactive elements (example: fluorine), xenon can be made to form compounds such a xenon tetrafluoride, XeF4.


Can Xenon and Fluorine combine?

Yes. XeF2 (xenon difluoride), XeF4 (xenon tetrafluoride), and XeF6 (xenon hexafluoride) are all real compounds. XeF4 was in fact the first noble gas compound to be discovered.


What happens when fluorine reacts with xenon?

The product formed depends on the temperature, pressure and the concentration. Based on these, xenon will react with fluorine to form XeF2, XeF4 or XeF6.