Krypton!
Megan Brunskill
General Information
Symbol- Kr Group 18 Period 4 Chemical Family- Noble gases Protons- 36 Electrons- 36 Neutrons- 48
Physical Properties
State at room temperature- gas Color- No color. But as a solid krypton is white and crystalline. Luster- No luster Malleable? No Ductile? No Density- 0.003733 grams per cubic centimeter. Conuctor of heat/electricity? No Melting Point: -251.27 F Boiling Point: -244.147 F Hardness- None Flame Test Color? Blue
USES!
Light bulbs
Its key uses are for photography and lighting.
Bright Signs
Kryton is employed alongside other gases to make luminous "neon light" style signs.
Runway Lights
Kryton is an important use in high-powered, flashing airport runway lights.
The name krypton is derived from a Greek word "kryptos", which means 'hidden'!
Bohr Diagram
First Energy Level: 2 Second Energy Level: 8 Third Energy Level: 18 Fourth Energy Level: 8