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Krypton

Key Stage 2

Meaning

Krypton is a gas.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Krypton is a Group 0 element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 36.

About Krypton

Krypton has the chemical formula Kr.
Krypton has 36 protons and 48 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 36 and an atomic mass of 84.
Krypton is a Noble Gas.
Krypton is a gas at room temperature.
An atom of Krypton has a full outer shell so it is inert.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Krypton is a Group 0 element, on the Periodic Table, with 36 protons in the nucleus.

About Krypton

Krypton has the chemical formula Kr.
The most stable isotope of Krypton has 48 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 84.
Krypton is a Noble Gas.
Krypton is a gas at standard temperature and pressure.
An atom of Krypton has a full outer shell of 18 electrons so it is inert.