Question

There is evidence that radon reacts with fluorine to form compounds similar to those formed by xenon and fluorine. Predict the formulas of these ${\mathbf{R}}_{\mathbf{n}}{\mathbf{F}}_{\mathbf{x}}$ compounds.

Short answer

${\mathrm{RnF}}_2$, ${\mathrm{RnF}}_4$, and${\mathrm{RnF}}_6$ can also be formed.

Step-by-step solution

Define Elements

An element is a pure material made up entirely of atoms with the same number of protons in their nuclei, as defined by chemistry. Chemical elements, unlike chemical compounds, cannot be broken down into smaller substances by chemical reactions.

Prediction of the formula

One expects${\mathrm{RnF}}_2$,${\mathrm{RnF}}_4$, and possible${\mathrm{RnF}}_6$to form as similar to${\mathrm{XeF}}_2,{\mathrm{XeF}}_4$and${\mathrm{XeF}}_6$formation.

Radon has lower ionization energy than Xe, so it is expected to form the compounds more steadily.

The chemistry of radon is more difficult to learn as all radon isotopes are radioactive in nature. The risk is too high during experimenting and dealing with radioactive substances.