Atomic Mass 20 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 20,1797 as atomic mass?

The answer is Neon. There is so much cool stuff about Neon that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Neon Overview

Atomic Mass

20,1797

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Atomic Number

10

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Description

Colorless, odorless, tasteless inert gas. Fourth most abundant element in the universe and fifth most abundant in the earth's atmosphere (18.18 ppm).

Atomic Symbol

Ne (Neon)

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir William Ramsey, M.W. Travers

Year: 1898

Location: England

State at 20 °C

gas

Sources

Obtained from production of liquid air as a byproduct of producing liquid oxygen and nitrogen.

Name Origin

Greek: neos (new).

Uses

Primarily for lighting.

Want to learn more details and data about Neon? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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