Neon (symbol Ne) is element number 10 of the periodic table and belongs to the “Noble gas” category. Its atomic mass is about 20.18, and its phase under standard conditions is Gas. This element sits in period 2 and group 18 of the periodic table, and its electrons are arranged in shells of 2, 8. The short electron configuration of Neon is [He] 2s² 2p⁶. Known uses of Neon include Neon lamps, Lasers and Advertising signs.
The electron configuration of Neon (Ne), with 10 electrons, is shown below. The last shell (shell 2) is highlighted:
Distribution of 10 electrons of Neon across shells K to L:
The noble gases are the group 18 elements: their outer shell is full, so under normal conditions they are very unreactive.
The atomic number of Neon (Ne) is 10; that is, every atom of it has 10 protons.
The electron configuration of Neon (Ne) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶; in short form it is [He] 2s² 2p⁶, and its last shell is 2s² 2p⁶.
The chemical symbol of Neon is Ne.
Neon is located in period 2 and group 18 and belongs to the “Noble gas” category.
The atomic mass of Neon is about 20.18 (atomic mass units).
The phase of Neon under standard conditions is Gas.
Uses of Neon include Neon lamps, Lasers and Advertising signs.
Neon was discovered by William Ramsay in 1898.
Helium (He)Argon (Ar)Krypton (Kr)Xenon (Xe)Radon (Rn)Oganesson (Og)
Helium (He)Argon (Ar)Krypton (Kr)Xenon (Xe)Radon (Rn)Oganesson (Og)
