Radon

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Radon is a chemical element, having the chemical symbol Rn.

Radon
222



  Rn
86
[Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p6
[ ? ] Noble gas:

Its atomic number (the number of protons) is 86. It has a Standard Atomic Weight of 222, and is typically found as a gas in its elemental form.

Radon is considered to be a member of the "Noble gas" class of elements, has a boiling point of −61.7 °C, and a melting point of −71 °C.