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Argon 

  • Discovered in 1894 Lord Rayleigh and Sir William Ramsay

  • Atomic Radii:  71 pm 

  • Melting Point: âˆ’189.34°C

  • Boiling Point: âˆ’185.848°C

 

Applications:

-used in fluorescent tubes and low-energy light bulbs

-double-glazed windows use argon to fill the space between the panes

-tires of luxury cars can contain argon to protect the rubber and reduce road noise

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