Argon

Argon can be ionized either through a large voltage (AC or DC) potential highenough to where the argon dielectric breaks down and allows current to flow (ionized) or by excitation through very strong high frequency RF using a coil and an HF switching power supply.

Argon doesn't have an ionic charge because it is a noble element which means that it neither gains nor loses electrons. Note- see octet rule :)

Argon is commonly used in everyday life for various purposes, such as providing inert atmospheres in welding, metal production, and semiconductor manufacturing. It is also used in fluorescent lighting, incandescent light bulbs, and in the preservation of historical documents. Additionally, argon is used in medical settings for laser eye surgery and in certain medical imaging technologies.

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

* Fills light bulbs to protect the filament. * Used in fluorescent tubes, glow tubes, etc. Usually blue light. * Used in museums to protect and preserve old documents or materials * Keeps open bottles of wine from oxidizing and to top off wine barrels, so the wine doesn't turn into vinegar * Used in technical scuba diving to inflate dry suits * Argon lasers are used in surgery to weld arteries, destroy tumours.

Electronegativity is a measurement of the power of an atom to attract electrons. The Noble gases, like helium, neon, and argon all have full valence shells. This means they are very stable and have no need to bond.

There are several methods of calculating electronegativity, and some of those methods do give values for the Noble gases. However, these numbers are not generally meaningful since the noble gases do not have a measurable electron affinity. Several of the noble gases can form bonds under special curcumstances.

No, argon is a gas at room temperature. It has a melting point of -189.2 degrees Celsius and a boiling point of -185.7 degrees Celsius.

Yes, argon is commonly used in neon lights along with a small amount of neon gas. When an electric current passes through the argon and neon gases inside the tube, it excites their atoms and produces the characteristic bright glow associated with neon lights.

I don't think there is a biological need to inhale argon, and the element has been linked to asphyxiation, but if one were to desire to do so, it would be because argon exists as a gas at room temperature, as the melting and boiling point are -189.35 Celsius and -185.85 Celcius, respectively.

The element in question is magnesium. It has 12 protons (more than sodium and less than argon), 2 more valence electrons than oxygen (which has 6), and 8 fewer valence electrons than neon (which has a full valence shell with 8 electrons).

Argon and neon are both noble gases in the periodic table. They belong to Group 18, which is also known as the noble gas group or the inert gas group. This means that they are chemically inert and do not readily react with other elements.

The electron configuration of Argon is 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6. This means it has 18 electrons distributed among its various energy levels and orbitals. Argon belongs to the noble gas group on the periodic table and has a full outer electron shell, making it stable and unreactive.

It is mostly found in the form of single atoms but can form Van der Waals molecules.

Argon-40 atom has 18 electrons.

Argon is useful because it is an inert gas that is non-reactive, making it ideal for a variety of applications such as shielding gas in welding, preserving historical documents, and providing a controlled atmosphere in laboratory settings. Additionally, its inertness makes it safe for use in situations where other gases might be hazardous.

that depends on the temperature and pressure, at room temperature and pressure argon is a gas

Argon melts at -189.3 degrees Celsius or -308.7 degrees Fahrenheit.

The element argon has 22 neutrons. It has 18 protons and 18 electrons, giving it an atomic number of 18. The number of neutrons is calculated by subtracting the atomic number from the atomic mass, which is 40 for argon (obtained by rounding the atomic weight to the nearest whole number).

Argon is typically extracted during the production of oxygen and nitrogen in air separation plants. The process involves cryogenic distillation of air, where the gases are separated based on their boiling points. Argon, being a noble gas, has a lower boiling point and is collected as a byproduct of this process.

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

Argon won't burn. It is used in industrial processes like welding and metal smelting as a shielding gas. Some of those processes will heat the argon to 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and it doesn't burn.

WRONG Henry Cavendish died when he heated Argon