Radon is a highly radioactive, colorless, odorless noble gas from the periodic table. It is found in trace amounts in the air and is used in the production of nuclear energy and in medical diagnosis and treatment.
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| Atomic number | 86 |
| Group | VIIIA |
| Period | 6 |
| Mass | 222 |
| Latin name | Radon |
| Electron configuration | [Hg]6p6 |
| Oxidation state | 0, 2, 6 |