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Basic InformationName: Argon Symbol: Ar Atomic Number: 18 Atomic Mass: 39.948 amu Melting Point: -189.3 °C (83.85 °K, -308.74 °F) Boiling Point: -186.0 °C (87.15 °K, -302.8 °F) Number of Protons/Electrons: 18 Number of Neutrons: 22 Classification: Noble Gas Crystal Structure: Cubic Density @ 293 K: 1.784 g/cm3 Color: Colorless Gas
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FactsDate of Discovery: 1894 Discoverer: Sir William Ramsey Name Origin: From the Greek word argon (inactive) Uses: Lighting Obtained From: air |