Neon (Ne)
By: Erin Fisher
A. PROPERTIES
1. Physical Properties
a. Atomic Mass: 20.1797
b. Atomic Radius in picometers (pm): 1.54
c. Density: 0.900 g/l
d. Melting Point: -2.48.59 c (-415.46 f)
e. Boiling Point: -246.046 c (-410.883 f)
f. At room temperature (22°C), this element is a: Gas
g. Appearance: A colorless, odorless gas. Neon will not react with any other substances
h. Conductivity: Neon is not a good conductor
i. Malleability: Neon is a gas so therefore there is no Malleability
j. Hardness: None because it is a gas
k. Other physical properties: Neon does not react with anything
2. Chemical Properties
a. Flammability: No, neon is a non-reactant because it is a gas
b. Reactivity: Neon is not reactive
B. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
1. Atomic Structure
Mass Number: 20.1797 amu
Protons: 10
Neutrons: 10
Electrons: 10
2. Location on the Periodic Table
C. History & Discovery
1. When?
It was first discovered in 1898
2. Where?
At a university college in London
3. Who?
Sir William Ramsay and Morris Travers
4. Why/How?
It was discovered through a study of liquefied air
Sir William Ramsay and Morris Travers
Sir William Ramsay
Morris Travers
D. Applications & Uses
1. Element Applications & Uses
Neon is used in glow lamps, open/closed signs, and many other everyday things
2. Isotopes
There are 20 isotopes in Neon
3. Compounds
Neon can form a compound with fluorine, it is not sure if this or any neon compound can produce naturally, but some evidence shows that it may be true.
E. Fun Facts
Neon was named after the word "New". Since the element was new they named it neon, because neon means new.
Works Cited
- Element Card: Gray, Theodore W. (2008). The Photographic Card Deck of the Elements.
- Elements Book: Gray, Theodore W. (2009). The Elements: A visual exploration of every known atom in the universe. New York: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, Inc.
-Websites: http://www.rsc.org/periodic-table/element/10/neon