Wanted: Argon
By: Hunter Tetley
Why its wanted?
-Being invisible to the eye
-Cant be heard or smelled
-Not reacting to most elements
-Named for the greek word argos, meaning ''lazy'' or ''inactive''
-Being a part of the noble gases
-Detecting radioactive materials
Aliases
-Argon fluorohydride
-Argon hydrofluoride
-Argon
Description
Atomic #: 18
Symbol: Ar (previously A)
Class: Noble gases
Atomic weight: 39.95
Commonly found: 3rd most common gas
Properties: colorless, odorless, and insert
Boiling point: -302.53F
Melting point: -308.53
Finders and how it was found
There were two scientists that found Argon, Sir Wiliam Ramsay and Lord Rayleigh. They named it Argon after the greek word argon, meaning ''inactive'' or ''lazy''. They found it found it by seeing that 1% of the air didn't react to most elements.
Where to find it
-It is found in the atmosphere
-Far right on the periodic table
-In the Noble gases
WARNING: DANGEROUS IN CLOSED AREAS
Bibliography
Argon Book ISBN-13: 978-1-4042-1409-5