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Neon

Neon Details

Neon Symbol: Ne

Neon Atomic Number: 10

Neon Atomic Weight: 20.183

What is Neon?
Colourless gaseous element of group 18 on the periodic table (noble gases). Neon occurs in the atmosphere, and comprises 0.0018% of the volume of the atmosphere. It has a distinct reddish glow when used in discharge tubes and neon based lamps. It forms almost no chemical compounds. Neon was discovered in 1898 by Sir William Ramsey and M.W. Travers.

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