Argon

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| Argon | 39.948(1) |

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| Ar

1s22s22p63s23p6 | 18,3,p
[ ? ] | Noble gas:

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Properties:
Colorless, odorless, inert gas. Non-toxic.

Argon is a chemical element, typically found as a gas in its elemental form. It has the chemical symbol Ar, atomic number (number of protons) Z = 18, and a standard atomic weight of 39.948 g•mol −1.

Argon is a monatomic noble gas. At a pressure of 101.325 kPa, it has a boiling point −185.85 °C, and a melting point of −189.35 °C. It is the third most common gas in the Earth's atmosphere, at 0.934% by volume for dry air (0% humidity).[1]

## References[edit]

1. ↑ The Atmosphere From the website of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS), Last updated May 5, 2009