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Radium Emanation (Ra Em) discovered in 1900 by Friedrich Ernst Dorn. Radon gas was observed following the radioactive decomposition of Radium, hence its initial name, before it was attributed as being a separate element.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoAccording to Wayne Robert Williams,editor of "A Daily Crossword" appearing in Monday,Sept,2009 "Detroit Free Press" the original name of radon was Niton. Iwas unable to verify this from any other source.
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∙ 14y agoThe name radon is derived from the Latin language word radius=radiation; the suffix on is common for noble gases, excepting helium.
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∙ 12y agoRadon (86Rn) was discovered as emanation (= gaseous expiration) decay product of (radioactive) Radium (88Ra)
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∙ 14y agoThe name radon is derived from the Latin language word radius=radiation; the suffix on is common for the noble gases, excepting helium.
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What is the element that densest noble gas?
radon
Is radon gas and radon the element the same thing?
Yes.
How did radon get its name?
from the element radium
What is radon's ionic or covalent bond?
Neither Radon (Rn) is a element. Onlycompoundscan be ionic or covalent.
How many shells does radon have?
Radon is a non metal element. There are 86 electrons in a single atom.
What other element is radon named for?
Find it in a book!
What are the elements in Radon?
There are no elements in Radon, Radon is an element in its own right.
What is the element that densest noble gas?
radon
Is radon found as an element or as a compound?
Element.
Do radon have chlorine or bromine in it?
No, radon is an element unto itself.
What element does radon belong to?
Radon is an inert or "noble" gas.
Is radon gas and radon the element the same thing?
Yes.
What is the atomic number of the element radon?
We can find radon as a non metal element. Atomic number of it is 86.
What is radon's phyical state of element?
At room temperature radon is a gas.
Is radon an alone or in a compound?
Radon is a gaseous chemical element not a compound.
Is element radon liquid at room temperature?
no. Radon is a radioactive gas.
What is the melting point of the element radon?
The melting point of radon is -71,15 0C.
