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An atom of argon has a completely filled outer shell. If you know about bonding, you will get what I mean. The argon atom does not want to give or receive or give electrons because it is already as stable as possible.

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An atom of argon rarely bonds to an atom of another element because an argon atom has what?

Atoms of argon have a full outer (valence) shell, and this is why argon is inert. The electrons of an atom have different energy levels. It's conventional to call each collection of possible states of electrons for a given energy level a shell. Shells have finite capacity and argon has a full outer shell. Chemical reactions tend to rely on electrons jumping from one atom to another or two sharing the orbit of 2 electrons (a type of shell around 2 electrons if you like). If the shells are full it is usually more energy efficient for an electron to stay put rather than jump to another atom. consequently argon with its full shells rarely bonds.


Is argon an atom?

Yes. Because argon is an element the smallest "piece" of it is referred to as an atom.


Is argon atomic?

Yes. Because argon is an element the smallest "piece" of it is referred to as an atom.


How is society affected by the element argon?

The element argon has affected society because it has created things such as electric lightbulbs and floresant tubes. Lightbulbs are the most commonly used item that is made with argon.


Can argon the noble gas be combine with another element?

Not under normal circumstances.


Is argon homogeneous or heterogeneous pure substance or mixture?

Yes, Argon (Ar) is an mono-atomic elementary gas, so it's PURE


What is the element argon atomic number?

Argon is a gas element. atomic number of it is 18.


Will argon bond with another element?

Argon is an inert gas; up today only 3-4 unstable compounds are known.


What is the element symbol for Argon?

The element symbol for Argon is Ar.


Why is argon the last element?

It is because it usually does not combine with any elements


What are All the Atoms in argon?

Argon is an element and all the atoms in argon are argon atoms.


Is argon a compound?

No, argon is not a compound. It is an element classified as a noble gas, existing in its atomic form.