The atomic number of argon is 18. Is it likely that argon will form bonds with other elements?

Question

How do you figure out if it will most likely form bonds just by knowing its atomic number?

Answer 1

Argon, nmber 18, is in column 18, meaning that it has a full outer ring of electrons and is considered an inert or noble gas. It will not tend to react. It is used inside light bulbs because it does not react.

Answer 2

Atoms seek stability. That's why they form bonds. Stability is achieved by having 8 electrons in an outer shell. This is known as an "octet". Argon already has an octet in its outer shell, so it does not seek to form bonds with other elements.

Answer 3

Argon will not easily form bonds with other elements. You can determine the elements bonding behavior by looking at its electron configuration. If it has unpaired electrons ( like Carbon), it will easily bond

Answer 4

knowing that with 18 electrons, the first shell, which takes two electrons, will be filled. The 2nd shell, which takes 8, will be filled, and the 3rd shell, which takes 8, will also be filled. Ar is a noble gas and does not readily make bonds because its valence shells are full.

Answer 5

The atomic number tells you that it's a noble gas. Noble gasses do not ordinarily engage in chemical reactions. They're stable just as they are.

Gold, silver, and platinum aren't quite as stable, but pretty close....