Xenon has atomic number 54,while Krypton has atomic number 36.Given that both gases are at the same temperature,in which medium does sound travel faster?
A)Xenon gas
B)Krypton gas
C)a mixture of both gases
D)the same in either gas

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Sound travels faster in a medium with higher atomic number and atomic mass. Krypton has a higher atomic number and therefore sound would travel faster in krypton gas compared to xenon gas.

Xenon Has Atomic Number 54,while Krypton Has Atomic Number 36