Argon(Ar)
By Micheal
Periodic Table Information
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Nonmetal
Atomic number 18
Atomic mass number 39u
18 protons
18 electrons
22 neutrons
● Periodic number 3
● Group number 18
● Group name Noble gas
Physical and Chemical Properties
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Colourless, odourless, and tasteless
Gas in room temperature
Melting point -308.8F
Boiling point -302.5F
Non-flammable
Does not react to any other element
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The Discovery of Argon
By lord Rayleigh and John William Strutt
In 1894
Clapham, South London
Location of Argon and How to Obtain It
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In the earth’s atmosphere
By the distillation of liquid air
Uses of Argon
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To inert shielding gas when welding
Incandescent light bulbs
fluorescent tubes and low-energy light bulbs
Work Cited
https://www.rsc.org/periodic-table/element/18/argon