Atomic Symbol Ne (+ Cool facts: Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Every Atom has a symbol to represent them. Some are easy to figure out... But what is the atom whose symbol is Ne?

The answer is Neon (Ne). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Neon that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...

Neon Overview

Atomic Symbol

Ne (Neon)

State at 20 °C

gas

Uses

Primarily for lighting.

Sources

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

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).

Name Origin

Greek: neos (new).

Atomic Number

10

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

20,1797

Discovery

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

Year: 1898

Location: England

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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