2006-10-18 08:19:07 · 4 answers · asked by HAZEL5 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Argon is what we call a "noble gas." Its outer electron shell is full, so it is highly unreactive. (Most chemical reactions take place because atoms are trying to fill their outer electron shell, or get rid of a few electrons to leave a full shell beneath it as the new outer shell.) As a result, even reactive chemicals won't react with argon, making the storage safe.
2006-10-18 08:20:23 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ARGON lies o nthe rightermost part of the periodic table meaning its outer shell is completely full of electron (a total of 8), therefore it is highly unlikely to naturally react with any other substance. =) Its a noble gas.
2006-10-18 15:23:07 · answer #2 · answered by FRED 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Argon is a noble gas, and it's not very reactive.
2006-10-18 15:39:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Argon is a noble gas -its electron ring is filled- so its nonreactive.
2006-10-18 15:21:00 · answer #4 · answered by Chuglon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋