Anyone know how much xenon is in our atmosphere?

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The atmosphere contains approximately 0.000009% xenon by volume, which is a trace gas. This information can be verified through reliable scientific resources such as the Los Alamos National Laboratory's periodic table page. Xenon, with the atomic number 54, is a noble gas that is not abundant in the Earth's atmosphere. Understanding its concentration is essential for various scientific applications, including atmospheric studies and gas chromatography.

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anyone know how much xenon is in our atmosphere? This is where we get it right?
 
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