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Argon
Argon is a noble gas, and the third most common gas in the earth's atmosphere.
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What is the Abbreviation for argon?
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The abbreviation is more correctly described as the 'CHEMICAL SYMBOL'. It is 'Ar'.
Why is argon used in whelding?
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Argon is used in welding as a shielding gas to protect the weld area from atmospheric gases such as oxygen and nitrogen. It helps prevent oxidation and enhances the quality of the weld by creating a stable arc and reducing spatter. Additionally, argon is chemically inert, which makes it suitable for a wide range of welding applications.
Why chemists might sometimes store reactive chemicals in argon An. To which family does argon belong?
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What are the weaknesses of argon?
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The use of the word "weakness" is purely subjective. Something that may be considered a weakness in some circumstances may be regarded as a strength in others. For example, argon is inert and so does not form compounds. A weakness? But that same property makes it extremely useful for the storage of highly reactive elements. A strength!
Where is Argon found and obtained from?
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Argon comprises almost 1% of the air. It is obtained by fractional distillation of liquid air.
What is helium percent by volume?
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Helium accounts for around 8% of the volume of all matter (baryonic particles) in the universe.
Is argon non reactive?
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It is very inert. However, under extreme conditions it can be made to react - to form compounds. Argon hydride was detected in the Crab Nebula in 2010.
