Atomic Number 10 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 10 as atomic number?

The answer is Neon and there is so much cool stuff about Neon that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Neon Overview

Atomic Number

10

Learn more about the atomic number.

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.

Uses

Primarily for lighting.

Atomic Mass

20,1797

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Name Origin

Greek: neos (new).

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

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