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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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Revision as of 21:29, March 25, 2007
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.