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argon is a component of "air" and as such air cannot be lighter than air, only more or less dense, however, judging from atomic masses, yes argon is heavier than nitrogen, oxygen, helium, and hydrogen, but depending on pollutants and other gases (CFC's, HCFC's, etc.) the compound that is air can vary slightly in mass.

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Is argon heavier then air?

Yes, argon is heavier than air. Argon has a higher density than air, so it will sink below the air in the atmosphere.


Why is it important that argon is heavier than air?

Argon being heavier than air is important because it allows it to displace and push away lighter gases, preventing them from mixing with the argon. This property makes argon useful for applications like shielding gases in welding and as a protective atmosphere in certain industrial processes.


What commercially available inert gas or gases are heavier than air?

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Why does an argon balloon sink?

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Is argon lighter than air?

Oh, dude, you're asking about argon? That's like the introvert of the periodic table. Yeah, it's lighter than air because it's a noble gas, so it just chills at the top of the party, not getting involved in any drama. So, yeah, if air was a high school cafeteria, argon would be that cool kid sitting at the cool kids' table, just floating above it all.


Is krypton heaver then argon?

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Is argon natural or synthetic?

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Why is argon more dense than nitrogen?

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Are solvents heavier than air?

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Is Nitrous Oxide lighter or heavier than air?

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Which is heavier a full argon cylinder or an empty?

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