The periodic table/Neon
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Discovery
[edit | edit source]Neon is very rare on Earth.
Quick Facts
[edit | edit source]Name: Neon atom Symbol: Ne Mass: 20 Classification: Group 0 (Noble Gases) |
Protons: 10 Electrons: 10 Neutrons: 10 Color: Colorless (but glows reddish-orange in an electric discharge) Discovered in: 1898 |
Crystal Structure: Cubic Melting Point: -248.6 °C Boiling Point: -246.1 °C Common Uses: Television Tubes, Neon Lights/Flashing Signs, High-Voltage Indicators, Helium/Neon Lasers |
See also
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