Neon
By: Nicholas Brancato
Element Introduction
The element Neon got its name from the Greek word for new, neos. It is in the group (family) 18 and part of the period 2. Neon looks like the picture below
General Information
The Chemical symbol is Ne
Atomic Number is 10
Atomic Mass is 20.1797
Number of Protons: 10 Neutrons: 10 Electrons: 10
Number of Valence Electrons is 8
There are Multiple Isotopes
Bohr model is below
Physical Properties
Melting Point: 24.56 K (-248.59°C or -415.46°F
Boiling Point: 27.07 K (-246.08°C or -410.94°F)
Density: 0.0008999 grams per cubic centimeter
Abundance in Earths Crust: 5×10-3 milligrams per kilogram
Standard State: Gas
Uses
Neon is found in liquefied air basically in the atmosphere
Neon is found usually found in a no-toxic form
We use it for, advertising signs, used to make high voltage indicators, and combined with helium to make helium neon lazers
Interesting Facts
I found it interesting that Neon is a more rare element and is just very unique to itself. Another thing that I found interesting is that Neon is around a lot but the substance is rare which makes it unique to me.
Citaions
"The Element Neon." It's Elemental -. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Oct. 2015. <http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/ele010.html>.
This is the main site I used and google for the pictures