“It cannot, of course, be stated with absolute certainty that no elements can combine with argon; but it appears at least improbable that any compounds will be formed. [ This held true for a century, until in Aug 2000, the first argon compound was formed, argon fluorohydride, HArF, but stable only below 40 K (−233 °C) .]”
Quotes by William Ramsay
“because they were more receptive”
William Ramsay
Sir William Ramsay was a pioneering Scottish chemist renowned for his groundbreaking work in the field of noble gases. His most significant achievement came in 1894 when he, alongside John William Str...