Explanation of the Structure

of

ARGON

Electron configuration: 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁶

The diagram of Argon and its electron configuration show that it is a stable element and has a filled p shell. This is because all the noble gases have an octet of electrons in their outermost shell. These valence electrons cause the noble gases, (Argon and friends), to be stable, non-reactive, "inert" elements. As shown in the diagram, Argon has 2 electrons in its 1st shell, 8 electrons in its 2nd shell, and 8 more in its outermost shell.

Chemical Properties:

• colorless

• odorless

• tasteless

• valence=0

• inert (does not react readily with other elements)

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