Xenon Difluoride

XeF₂

IUPAC: Xenon difluoride

CAS: 13709-36-9

Visão geral

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

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Fluorine F 2 18,9980
Xenon Xe 1 131,2900

Composição elemental

F
22,4%
Xe
77,6%

Usos

  • Silicon etching in semiconductors
  • Fluorinating agent
  • Oxidizer

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

  • ⚠ Toxic
  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Strong oxidizer

Structure

SMILES

F[Xe]F

Propriedades

Tipo
inorganic
Estado
solid
Massa molar
169,29 g/mol
Densidade
4,3200 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
129,0 °C
Solubilidade
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

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).