answersLogoWhite

0

Argon is a noble gas element and has completely filled orbitals / energy levels. It has 8 valence electrons and has stable electronic configuration. Hence argon is chemically inert and generally donot form compounds under normal conditions.


User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How does argon react?

Argon is a noble gas, and very non-reactive. Argon fluorohydride, HArF has been synthesized, but is only stable at very low temperatures.


How does argon help us live?

Argon does very little to help us live.


Is argon dangrous?

Argon is an inert and non toxic gas, there is a very small amount of Argon in the air we breath, and is not normally considered dangerous.


Does Argon and Oxygen form an ionic compound?

An oxide of argon is not known and very probably is impossible.


Is argon gas soluble in water?

Argon is sparingly soluble in water. It has very low solubility and does not react with water.


What is the electron affinity of argon?

The electron affinity of argon, like all noble gases, is 0, or very close to it, due to its chemical inertness.


What methods was use to name argon?

Argo in greek means lazy, since argon is a noble gas it does not react very much.


What are the characteristics of Argon?

Argon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is non-reactive. It is the third most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere, making up about 1% of the air we breathe. Argon is commonly used in industry for welding, as a shielding gas in metallurgy, and in lighting applications.


What does argon have to do with the world?

Not a great deal. It is a very inert gas.


Atomic number of argon is 18 Will argon tend to form bonds with other elements?

Argon is a noble gas, which means it is very stable and does not typically form bonds with other elements. It already has a full outer electron shell, so it is considered inert and does not readily undergo chemical reactions.


When did argon become an element?

When it was first created - in stars during the very early stages of the universe.


Does argon have a high melting point?

No, it is very low. Argon has a melting point of −189.3°C