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Argon
Argon
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Facts on Argon
Argon was discovered by Sir William Ramsay and Lord Rayleigh in 1894.
Argon makes up 0.93% of the earth's atmosphere.
Derived from the Greek word ἀργόν, neuter singular form of ἀργός
meaning "lazy" or "inactive”.
It is in group 18 of the periodic table.
Argon is inert, colourless, odourless, and non-toxic.
Lord Rayleigh
Composition of argon in the atmosphere
How Agron is Obtained and its Applications
Wine
preservation Fluorescent lights