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Name Origin: From Greek word "hidden" - Kryptos
Who Discovered It: Sir William Ramsay
When It Was Discovered: May 30, 1898
Density (at room temperature): 3.64 grams per liter
State at Room Temperature: Gas
Malleability: Krypton is a gas, so it cannot be shaped
Ductility: Krypton is a gas, so it does not fracture
Thermal Conductivity: 0.01 W m-1 K-1
Electrical Conductivity: S cm-1
Luster: None
Common Compounds: Krypton Tetrachloride, Krypton Difluoride, Krypton Hexabromine, Krypton Dichromate, Krypton Chromate, Krypton Tetrafluoride, Krypton Dioxide
Types of Bonds Generally Formed: Non-Polar Covalent Bonds
Naturally Occurring or Man Made?: Naturally occurring in air

Although it is extremely unreactive, Krypton can react with fluorine
Krypton is non-toxic, colorless, tasteless, and odourless
This element was once thought to be inert
Krypton also isn’t flammable

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