Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 40 - All About Atoms - Problems - Page 1251: 75

Answer

$Argon$

Work Step by Step

The atomic numbers $(Z)$ of the existing noble gases are $2,10,18,36,54,86,118$. Suppose that the electron had no spin and that the Pauli exclusion principle still held. In this condition the the atomic numbers $(Z)$ of the noble gases will be $1,5,9,18,27,43,59$ In both cases, $18$ is common atomic number. Therefore, the noble gas $Argon$ (Z=18) will remain in this category.
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