Atomic Profile

Neon (Ne)

Discover properties, shell configurations, industrial applications, compounds, and historical occurrences of the Neon element.

10Ne20.18

Melting Point-248.59 °C

Boiling Point-246.06 °C

Density0.9002 g/L

Electronegativityno data

Group / PeriodGroup 18, Period 2

Electronic Config[He] 2s² 2p⁶

Bohr Shells2, 8

Visualizing the concentric Bohr orbits and energy level shells for Neon.

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Shell 1: 2e⁻ | Shell 2: 8e⁻

Discovery Details

Discovered by Morris Travers & William Ramsay in the year 1898.

Natural Occurrence

Rare on Earth. Obtains a minor percentage of dry atmospheric air (0.0018%).

Common Uses & Applications

Below are typical molecular compounds formed by Neon interacting with other elements:

None (Extremely stable noble gas)

Neon glows with which characteristic color when excited in a discharge tube?

Watch educational lectures detailing the chemical extraction and molecular spectrums of Neon.

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