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Why Xenon Is Called Stranger Gas?


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Explanation:

  1. The phrase Xenon comes from the Greek word Xenos, which translates to "strange or unusual."
  2. Another reason is that Xenon belongs to the noble gas group, elements of which do not react with anything to form compounds. Xenon is known to form compounds with some elements. However, the reason is not known.

Hence, Xenon is known as Stranger Gas.


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