Neon is a rare, inert atmospheric gas famous for its intense reddish-orange glow in electrical discharges.
Atomic number
10
Category
Noble gas
Period
2
Group
18
State
Gas
Fun facts about Neon
True neon signs glow reddish-orange rather than every colour called neon.
It is obtained by fractional distillation of liquid air.
Neon remains monatomic under ordinary conditions.
Common uses of Neon
Advertising signs
High-voltage indicators
Helium-neon lasers
Where Neon sits in the periodic table
Neon is classified as a noble gas in period 2 and group 18 of the periodic table. Under the conditions represented in this reference, its state is gas.
Quick chemistry revision
For quick revision, pair the symbol Ne with atomic number 10 and the listed atomic mass 20.180. The summary, facts, and uses above keep those element properties together in one reference.