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Argon has completely filled orbitals. It obeys octet rule (8 electrons in the valence orbitals / shells) and is stable and chemically inert

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Why is the structure of argon and neon special?

They have completely filled orbitals / energy levels. Both neon and argon have 8 valence electrons and have stable electronic configuration. Hence they are chemically inert and generally donot form compounds under normal conditions.


What is the electronic structure of argon?

Argon has 18 electrons in its electronic structure. The electron configuration of argon is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6, representing its full outer electron shell. This configuration makes argon a noble gas and chemically inert.


Why does argon's electronic structure allow for better use in a light bulb?

Argon is inert. This means that the filament in a light bulb can be heated to a high temperature in an environment where it will not react with the surrounding gases.


Does argon have a giant covalent structure?

No, argon does not have a giant covalent structure. Argon is a noble gas that exists as individual atoms rather than forming covalent bonds with other atoms to create a giant structure.


What is the electronic structure of an argon atom?

An argon atom has 18 electrons distributed as follows: 2 electrons in the first energy level, 8 electrons in the second energy level, and 8 electrons in the third energy level. This arrangement gives argon a stable electron configuration similar to a noble gas.


What is the electronic structure for a chloride ion 'Cl-'?

The electron configuration of the chloride ion is: [Ne] 1s2.2s2.2p6.3s2.3p6.


What type of crystal structure does argon have?

Argon has a face-centered cubic structure.


What is ar 3d54s1?

Perhaps the electronic configuration of Chromium? Ar for argon, argon has 18 electrons. Electronic configuration of argon can be written as 1s22s22p63s23p6. Electronic configuration of chromium is 1s22s22p63s23p63d54s1. As you can see you can just replace that long chain of figures in front of 3d54s1 with just Ar. Hence, [Ar]3d54s1.


What is the crystalline structure of Ar?

Ar, argon is an inert gas and does not have a crystalline structure.


What noble gas does sulfur become isoelectronic with?

Sulphur is not iso-electronic with any noble gas. However sulphide ion (S2- ion) is iso-electronic with argon with 18 electrons.


Will S2 minus have a noble gas configuration?

Yes. S2- has the electronic configuration of argon


Does Cl-1 have a noble gas configuration?

Yes- Cl- has the electronic configuration of argon.