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Xenon is a noble gas that also works as an anaesthetic.
| Symbol | Xe |
|---|---|
| Atomic number | 54 |
| Standard atomic weight | 131.29 |
| Group | 18 |
| Period | 5 |
| Block | p-block |
| Category | Noble gas |
| Standard state | Gas |
| Discovered | 1898 |
Source: PubChem, Xenon (periodic table data, retrieved 2026-10-19). Group and period follow the standard 18-column periodic table.
Cullen and Gross described the anaesthetic properties of xenon in animals and human beings, with additional observations on krypton.
As reported in: Cullen, Gross (1951). The Anesthetic Properties of Xenon in Animals and Human Beings, with Additional Observations on Krypton. Science. doi:10.1126/science.113.2942.580
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