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    Ne

    Neon

    Noble Gas

    Atomic Number: 10 • Atomic Mass: 20.1800 u • Period: 2 • Group: 18

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶
    Phase: Gas
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    Overview

    Neon is the chemical element with the symbol Ne and atomic number 10. It belongs to the Noble Gas group and is located in period 2 of the periodic table. It exists as a gas under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:Ne
    • Atomic Number:10
    • Atomic Mass:20.1800 u
    • Group:18
    • Period:2
    • Category:Noble Gas
    • Phase at STP:Gas

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Gives off reddish-orange glow in vacuum discharge tubes

    Fun Fact #2

    Third most abundant element in the universe

    Common Uses

    • Neon signs
    • Lasers
    • Cryogenic refrigeration