Neon (Ne): Properties, Uses and Facts in 3D
Neon is element 10 on the periodic table, a noble gas, so it is a nonmetal. At room temperature it is a gas. Open it in the 3D Periodic Table to spin its tile, see its electron shells and read its story.
Explore in 3DNeon quick facts
| Atomic number | 10 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Ne |
| Atomic mass | 20.18 |
| Category | Noble Gas |
| Group and period | Group 18, period 2 |
| Block | p-block |
| State at room temperature | Gas |
| Electron configuration | [He] 2s² 2p⁶ |
| Electrons per shell | 2, 8 |
| Discovered | 1898, Ramsay |
What is neon used for?
- Neon lights & signs
- High-voltage indicator lights
- Cryogenic refrigerant
Interesting facts about neon
- Liquid neon has over 40× the cooling capacity of liquid helium per litre (about 3× liquid hydrogen)
- Only red-orange signs are pure neon; other colours use argon, mercury and phosphor coatings
- Neon is the 5th most abundant element in the universe but rare on Earth
Neon was discovered in 1898 by Ramsay in Britain.
Where neon sits on the periodic table
Neon is in group 18, period 2. Tap any element to open its page.
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Neon questions
What is the atomic number of neon?
Neon has atomic number 10, so every neon atom has 10 protons in its nucleus. Its symbol is Ne and its atomic mass is 20.18.
Is neon a metal?
Neon is a nonmetal. On the periodic table it is grouped as a noble gas, found in group 18, period 2.
What is the electron configuration of neon?
The electron configuration of neon is [He] 2s² 2p⁶. Its electrons sit in 2 shells: 2, 8.
What is neon used for?
Neon is used for neon lights & signs, high-voltage indicator lights and cryogenic refrigerant.
Who discovered neon?
Neon was discovered in 1898 by Ramsay in Britain.
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