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'''Neon''' (chemical symbol '''Ne''', [[atomic number]] 10) is the fourth most abundant [[chemical element]] in the universe, but it is just a trace element in the air. As a member of the [[noble gas]] series, it is nearly inert. Under ordinary conditions, it is colorless, but in a vacuum discharge tube, it gives a reddish-orange glow. Consequently, the main use of neon is to make flashy signs for advertising. | '''Neon''' (chemical symbol '''Ne''', [[atomic number]] 10) is the fourth most abundant [[chemical element]] in the universe, but it is just a trace element in the air. As a member of the [[noble gas]] series, it is nearly inert. Under ordinary conditions, it is colorless, but in a vacuum discharge tube, it gives a reddish-orange glow. Consequently, the main use of neon is to make flashy signs for advertising. | ||
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| Neon | |
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| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Ne |
| Atomic number | 10 |
| Classification | Noble Gas |
| Atomic mass | 20.2 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1898 |
| Name of discoverer | Sir William Ramsay |
| Name origin | From the Greek word neos (new) |
| Uses | Lighting |
| Obtained from | Liquid air |
Neon (chemical symbol Ne, atomic number 10) is the fourth most abundant chemical element in the universe, but it is just a trace element in the air. As a member of the noble gas series, it is nearly inert. Under ordinary conditions, it is colorless, but in a vacuum discharge tube, it gives a reddish-orange glow. Consequently, the main use of neon is to make flashy signs for advertising.
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