Krypton (Kr) - Element 36 | Properties & Electron Configuration

What is Krypton?

Krypton (Kr) is element 36, a noble gas in period 4, group 18. Its electron configuration is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶.

Atomic Number36
SymbolKr
Atomic Mass83.798 u
CategoryNoble Gas
Period4
Group18
Blockp
Electron Configuration1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶
Short Config[Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶
Electronegativity3
Atomic Radius88 pm
Ionization Energy1351 kJ/mol
Electron AffinityN/A
Phase (STP)Gas

Electron Configuration

The full electron configuration of Krypton is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶. In noble gas shorthand, this is written as [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶.

Krypton is a p-block element in group 18, period 4.

Periodic Trends

Electronegativity: Krypton has a Pauling electronegativity of 3. Within group 18, electronegativity generally decreases down the group.

Atomic Radius: 88 pm. Across period 4, atomic radius generally decreases left to right as nuclear charge increases.

Ionization Energy: 1351 kJ/mol. Ionization energy generally increases across a period and decreases down a group.

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