This noble gas, element 36 on the periodic table, is defined by its atomic structure. This structure comprises a nucleus containing 36 positively charged particles and a varying number of neutral particles, defining its isotopes. Orbiting this nucleus are 36 negatively charged particles, maintaining electrical neutrality in the atom.
The arrangement and quantity of these subatomic components dictate the element’s chemical behavior and physical properties. Understanding the composition allows scientists to predict how this element will interact with others and to leverage its unique attributes in various applications, ranging from lighting to medical imaging. Its discovery and subsequent characterization expanded the understanding of atomic theory and the organization of the elements.
