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Revision as of 12:53, 31 March 2019

Key Stage 2

Meaning

Argon is a gas.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Argon is a Group 0 element an atomic number of 18.

About Argon

Argon has the chemical formula Ne.
Argon has 18 protons and 22 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 18 and an atomic mass of 40.
Argon is a Noble Gas.
Argon is a gas at room temperature.
An atom of Argon has a full outer shell of 8 electrons so it is inert.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Argon is a Group 0 element with 18 protons in the nucleus.

About Argon

Argon has the chemical formula Ne.
The most stable isotope of Argon has 22 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 40.
Argon is a Noble Gas.
Argon is a gas at standard temperature and pressure.
An atom of Argon has a full outer shell of 8 electrons so it is inert.
Argon always has 18 protons. The most stable isotope has 22 neutrons.