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[[File:ArgonSymbol.png|right|300px|thumb|The [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] for [[Argon]].]] | [[File:ArgonSymbol.png|right|300px|thumb|The [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] for [[Argon]].]] | ||
| − | [[Argon]] is a [[Group 0]] [[element]] an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 18. | + | [[Argon]] is a [[Group 0]] [[element]] with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 18. |
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: [[Argon]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Argon|Ne]]. | : [[Argon]] has the [[Chemical Formula|chemical formula]] [[Argon|Ne]]. | ||
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: [[Argon]] is a [[gas]] at [[STP|room temperature]]. | : [[Argon]] is a [[gas]] at [[STP|room temperature]]. | ||
: An [[atom]] of [[Argon]] has a full [[Outer Shell|outer shell]] of 8 [[electron]]s so it is [[inert]]. | : An [[atom]] of [[Argon]] has a full [[Outer Shell|outer shell]] of 8 [[electron]]s so it is [[inert]]. | ||
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Revision as of 13:01, 31 March 2019
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Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
File:ArgonSymbol.png
The chemical symbol for Argon.
Argon is a Group 0 element with 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. | |
