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argon has 2 electrons, 8 protons, and 8 neutrons. 

the argon's atomic # is 18. the atomic weight is 39.948.

the melting point is -189.3^oC. 

and the boling point is 186.0 °C.

 classifaction is noble gas.

 colorless gastasteless gas and odorless gas

argon is a gas at room temp.

the flammibility is n/a

It can react with Hydrogen, Litium and some unknown elements

argon is used 4,

• Fills light bulbs and incandescent lamps to protect the filament.
• Used in fluorescent tubes, glow tubes, etc. Usually emits blue light.
• Forms inert atmosphere that's good for many forms of welding.
• Extinguishes fires without damaging equipment
• As a protective atmosphere for growing silicon and germanium crystals
• Used in museums to protect and preserve old documents or materials
• Keeps open bottles of wine from oxidizing and to top off wine barrels, so the wine doesn't turn into vinegar during the aging process.
• Used in thermal insulation of energy-efficient windows because of its low thermal conductivity.
• Used in technical scuba diving to inflate dry suits
• Argon lasers are used in surgery to weld arteries, destroy tumors, or correct eye defects.
• Some forms of argon are used in dating ground water, igneous rocks, and ice cores.

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