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Xe

Xenon

Z 
54
Mass 
131.293
Lifeforce 
Source
A spacecraft in dark space is driven by a calm cone of blue light.
Plate · Xenon Xenon pushes the probe steadily and quietly through space.

Source: complete in itself, the still matrix from which all forms arise. Needs nothing, reacts with nothing. Shalem in atomic form.

Born in supernova explosions, the death of massive stars scattering their innards across the galaxy.

Family portrait: this element's own portrait is not written yet. Mendeleev left gaps; we label ours.

Tool · Cosmic origin

Where your atoms come from

Xe · Supernova

Born in supernova explosions, the death of massive stars scattering their innards across the galaxy.

65 of the 118 elements share this origin.

Choose a stage: click, or arrow keys. · Cosmic nucleosynthesis · current standard model

Tool · Periodic table

Your place in the system

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