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Radon Rn
Where is radon used--or where does it impact your everyday life?
Radon symbol: Rn
Atomic number: 86 Atomic Mass: 222
Periodic table: Group 18 (noble gas), Period 6.
Melting point: -71.15°C (-96.07°F)
Boiling point: -61.85°C (-79.33°F)
Reaction with air (oxygen): No reaction, chemically unreactive.
Reaction with water: No reaction chemically unreactive.
Electron configuration: [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p6
Source: LANL.gov Researcher Patrick H
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