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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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    Occurrence

    Neon is found in various natural sources, including minerals, rocks, and the Earth's crust.

    • Fifth most abundant element in the universe
    • Very rare on Earth (0.0018% of atmosphere)
    • Present in Earth's atmosphere at about 18 ppm
    • Found in some minerals and meteorites in trace amounts