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= Name: Neon = Symbol:Ne Boiling point: -246 Melting point: -249 Density: 1444 kg m-3 Number of protons, electrons & neutrons: 10 protons/electrons. 10 neutrons. Atomic mass: 20.1797 Atomic number: 10 Electron configuration & orbital notation: 2s squared 2p cubed. 2 in the first level, 8 in the second. Number of valance electrons: 8 valance electrons How, who & when discovered neon?: Discovered by Sir William Ramsay & Marris M Travers. Discovered in 1898. How was it discovered? It was discovered by liquified air.

How was it produced? It was produced by fractional distillation of liquid air.

Chemical & physical properties: Red-orange color & it’s ductile.

Minerals or compounds found: Zircon & Crytolite.

Two common chemical reactions: non-reactive.

Industrial or commercial uses: Neon signs, gas lasers, television tubes & high voltage indicators.

Cost or value: The cost for neon is 33$ per 100g

Unusual facts: Neon is in the air which can change your voice. Bohrs model





Citations: Web Elements [] Mark Winter 2012

Visual Elements Periodic Table [] No auther 2012

It’s Elemental [] No auther 2012