NEON
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Neon
• The name originated from the Greek word
"neon" meaning "new".
• Neon was discovered by Sir William Ramsay
and Morris Travers in 1898 very
Atomic mass: 20.1797
Atomic number: 10
Ne
Protons: 10
Electrons: 10
Neutrons: 10
Physical Properties
Melting point: 24.56 K
Boiling point: 27.07 K
Density of solid: 1444 kg m-3
Color: colorless
Freezing point: Texture: -
Noble Gas
This means their oxidation number of 0 prevents
the noble gases from forming compounds
readily. All noble gases have the maximum
number of electrons possible in their outer shell
(2 for Helium, 8 for all others), making them
stable.
Nature
This element cannot be found in the nature. You
can buy it commercially in cylinders at high
pressure.
Uses
Neon is used to make signs for businesses
Can be used to make lights/lamps
•0.0018 percent of Earth’s atmosphere is neon.
•Although it is relatively rare on our planet, neon is
the fifth most abundant element in the universe.
•If you could gather all the neon from the rooms in
a typical new home in the United States, you would
get 10 liters (2 gallons) of neon gas.
Video
Every store owner should purchase neon. They
can use it to make bright and colorful signs. I’m
sure the signs will attract many costumers.