Argon (Ar) - Element 18 | Properties & Electron Configuration

What is Argon?

Argon (Ar) is element 18, a noble gas in period 3, group 18. Its electron configuration is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶.

Atomic Number18
SymbolAr
Atomic Mass39.948 u
CategoryNoble Gas
Period3
Group18
Blockp
Electron Configuration1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶
Short Config[Ne] 3s² 3p⁶
ElectronegativityN/A
Atomic Radius71 pm
Ionization Energy1521 kJ/mol
Electron AffinityN/A
Phase (STP)Gas

Electron Configuration

The full electron configuration of Argon is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶. In noble gas shorthand, this is written as [Ne] 3s² 3p⁶.

Argon is a p-block element in group 18, period 3.

Periodic Trends

Atomic Radius: 71 pm. Across period 3, atomic radius generally decreases left to right as nuclear charge increases.

Ionization Energy: 1521 kJ/mol. Ionization energy generally increases across a period and decreases down a group.

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