Krypton atom & ion lab
Change the electron count of Krypton and inspect its charge, shells and reviewed atomic properties.
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Explanation mode
Core label represents the fixed nuclear charge; individual neutrons are not inferred from standard atomic weight.
Reviewed atomic properties
Unavailable measurements remain explicitly unavailable.
First ionization energy1350.8 kJ mol⁻¹
Covalent radius116 pm
Electronegativity3 Pauling
Description of this simulation
Krypton is neutral here: 36 protons are balanced by 36 electrons across shells 2, 8, 18, 8.
Quick test · 3 questions
Kr
Krypton
- Protons
- 36
- Electrons
- 36
- Shells
- 2 · 8 · 18 · 8
- Configuration
- [Ar] 3d10 4s2 4p6
- Common oxidation states
- 0, 2
- Phase near room conditions
- gas
What this model shows — and what it simplifies
Educational ModelThe nuclear charge stays fixed at 36 protons, which is what defines Krypton.
Where do we see this in real life?
The electron count and measured properties of Krypton help determine how it bonds, reacts and is identified in chemical materials.
Explain this result
Scientific review record
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- Undergraduate
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