Elemondex
Argon quick facts
| Atomic number | 18 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Ar |
| Family | Noble gas |
| Group (column) | 18 |
| Period (row) | 3 |
| State at room temperature | Gas |
| Discovered | 1894, Lord Rayleigh and William Ramsay |
Interesting facts about argon
- Argon makes up almost 1% of the air.
- Its name comes from argos, Greek for "lazy," because it barely reacts.
- Welders use argon to shield hot metal from the air.
- Many old-style light bulbs are filled with argon.
What are Argon's moves, and the real science behind them?
Weld Wrap
In the game: Give an ally fire immunity for a turn. The real science: Argon sits between hot metal and the air so oxygen cannot reach the joint and burn it.
Invisible One Percent
In the game: Dodge. The real science: Argon is already mixed into every breath you take, and you cannot see it.
Won’t React
In the game: Protect. The real science: Argon atoms are already finished, so they almost never join with anything.
Where does Argon fit among the nine types?
Argon is Noble gas type. Noble gas is the type for the gases of group 18, which barely react with anything. It hits Blast cards for double damage, takes double damage from Crystal and takes half from Acid. Read Elemon's nine types vs. the real element families for the full map.
| Elemon type | Noble gas |
|---|---|
| Trait | Heavy Gas |
| Hearts | 2 |
| Strong against (×2) | Blast |
| Weak to (×2) | Crystal |
| Resists (×½) | Acid |
| Type power | Dodges 1 in 4 hits. |
Want argon on the table? Its card is in the free printable first 20 element cards, and it is one of the first 20 elements most classes start with.