State whether the following statement is true or false, and if false, write the correct statement:
Argon is not an inert gas.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
$_{18} A r = 1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{6} 3 s^{2} 3 p^{6}$
$A r$ is a noble gas which is inert in nature because of the full filled p-orbital.

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