The Element Neon

What is Neon? Element Properties & Periodic Table Info

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What is the element Neon as on the Periodic Table?


What is Neon? Periodic Table Group and Classification of the Neon Element
Elements can be classified based on their physical states (States of Matter) e.g. gas, solid or liquid. This element is a gas. Neon is classified as an element in the 'Noble Gases' section which can be located in group 18 of the Periodic Table. The term 'Noble gas' derives from the Old High German word Edelgas from 'edili' meaning "noble". The name 'noble gases' is an allusion to the old, similarly termed 'Noble Metals'. The Noble Metals included  gold, silver and platinum which were so called due to their long association with the aristocracy. For additional facts and information about the element refer to Neon Properties.

 

What is Neon as on the Periodic Table? Definition of the Neon Element
A rare, inert gaseous element occurring in the atmosphere to the extent of 18 parts per million and obtained by fractional distillation of liquid air. It is colorless but glows reddish orange in an electric discharge and is used in displays and indicators. Neon is usually found in the form of a gas with molecules consisting of a single Neon atom. Neon is the second-lightest noble gas, after
Helium. The Atomic Number of this element is 10 and the Element Symbol is Ne.

What is Neon? Origin / Meaning of the name Neon
The name 'neon' originates from the Greek word 'neos' meaning new. Neon was discovered by Sir William Ramsay and one of his students, Morris W Travers in 1898 and Neon was so called because it was newly discovered.

Facts about the Discovery and History of the Neon Element
Neon was discovered by the Scottish scientist Sir William Ramsay (2 October 1852 – 23 July 1916) and one of his students, Morris W Travers (1872–1961) in 1898.

Sir William Ramsay (1852 - 1916)
Sir William Ramsay discovered the noble gases and received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1904 "in recognition of his services in the discovery of the inert gaseous elements in air". These elements included
Argon, Krypton and Xenon. Ramsay also isolated helium which had been observed in the spectrum of the sun but had not been found on earth. In 1910 Ramsay also made and characterized radon.

Sir William Ramsay (1852 - 1916)

What is Neon? Occurrence of the Neon Element
Neon is a rare gas that is found in the Earth's atmosphere
Neon is obtained by liquefaction of air and separation using fractional distillation - obtained from liquid air

Abundances of the element in different environments
% in Universe 0.13%
% in Sun 0.1%
% in Meteorites N/A
% in Earth's Crust 3×10-7%
% in Oceans 1.2×10-8%
% in Humans N/A

Associated Uses of Neon
Neon lights & signs. Neon lighting was invented by the French chemist Georges Claude (1870-1960). A neon light consists of a glass tube filled with neon. An electric current is passed through the tube which causes neon atoms to break apart. The parts recombine almost immediately and they give off neon light.
High-voltage indicators
Gas discharge lightning arrestors

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The Properties of the Neon Element
Symbol of Element : Ne
Atomic Number : 10
Atomic Mass:  20.1797 amu
Melting Point: -248.6 °C - 24.549994 °K
Boiling Point: -246.1 °C - 27.049994 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons: 10
Number of Neutrons: 10
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 0.901 g/cm3
Color: colorless but glows reddish orange in an electric discharge

What is Neon? The Properties of the Neon Element
Name of Element : Neon
Symbol of Element : Ne
Atomic Number of Neon : 10
Atomic Mass:  20.1797 amu
Melting Point: -248.6 °C - 24.549994 °K
Boiling Point: -246.1 °C - 27.049994 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Neon : 10
Number of Neutrons in Neon : 10
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 0.901 g/cm3
Color of Neon : colorless but glows reddish orange in an electric discharge

Neon as on the Periodic Table
Check out Neon on the Periodic Table which arranges each chemical element according to its atomic number, as based on the Periodic Law, so that chemical elements with similar properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to use - just click on the symbol for Neon as on the Periodic Table for additional information and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc with any other element. An invaluable source of facts and information as a Chemistry reference guide.

Other elements classified as Noble Gases
The other elements contained in this classification are as follows:

  • Helium
  • Argon
  • Krypton
  • Xenon
  • Radon

What is Neon - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985 and now recognises more periods and elements than Dimitri  Mendeleev knew in his day in his day but still all fitting into his concept of  the "Periodic Table" in which Neon is just one element that can be found.

Learn about what is Neon with these fast facts...
These articles contain facts and information relating to Neon and each of the other elements including the Periodic Symbol,  group, classification, properties and atomic number which is often referred to as the Periodic Table Number. Test your knowledge of chemistry and the Periodic Table by completing the Element Symbols and Atomic Numbers on our Blank Periodic Table. Chemistry students will also find a helpful section on Chemical Formulas.

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