Xenon Difluoride

XeF₂

IUPAC: Xenon difluoride

CAS: 13709-36-9

Overview

Xenon difluoride was one of the first noble gas compounds discovered, shattering the belief that noble gases could not form chemical bonds.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Fluorine F 2 18.9980
Xenon Xe 1 131.2900

Elemental Composition

F
Fluorine ×2
22.4%
Xe
Xenon ×1
77.6%

Uses

  • • Silicon etching in semiconductors
  • • Fluorinating agent
  • • Oxidizer

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Its discovery in 1962 overturned a 60-year-old belief that noble gases are chemically inert

Safety

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Strong oxidizer

Structure

SMILES

F[Xe]F

Properties

Type
inorganic
State
solid
Molar Mass
169.29 g/mol
Density
4.3200 g/cm³
Melting Point
129.0 °C
Solubility
25 g/L at 0°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
169.9010
TPSA
0.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
2.0

Related Compounds

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

Aluminum Nitride

AlN

Ammonium Persulfate

(NH₄)₂S₂O₈

Arsine

AsH₃

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Boron Nitride

BN

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Xenon Difluoride?
Xenon Difluoride (XeF₂) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Xenon difluoride.
What is the molecular weight of Xenon Difluoride?
Xenon Difluoride has a molar mass of 169.29 g/mol.
What state is Xenon Difluoride at room temperature?
Xenon Difluoride is a solid at room temperature.
Is Xenon Difluoride organic or inorganic?
Xenon Difluoride is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Xenon Difluoride?
Xenon Difluoride (XeF₂) is composed of Fluorine (F), Xenon (Xe).