What is Neon ?

By: Mike Bedard

What are Elements? Definition: a specific type of atom.

I will be presenting the structure,

history, and importance of Neon.

Neon’s Atom

P=10N=10

Shell K

Shell L

Nucleus

Electrons

What is the Structure of Neon?

Odorless, colorless, gas 10 protons(+), 10 neutrons, 10

electrons(-) Atomic mass is 20.1797 amu Neon’s atomic number is 10 Atomic symbol is Ne Neon’s density is 0.0008999 grams per

cubic centimeter Part of the Noble Gas group

What is the History of Neon?

Discovered in 1898 Found in the atmosphere by Sir

William Ramsay and Morris W. Travers

Discovered through the study of liquefied air

George Claude created the first neon lamp in 1910

Why is Neon Important?

Lamps Luminous sign tubes Voltage detectors TV tubes Helium-neon lasers Liquid form is used as a cryogenic

refrigerant

Interesting Facts William Ramsay and Morris Travers

also discovered other elements Neon is the 4th most abundant

element in the universe Neon gives off intense red light

when heated

Conclusion I learned… 10 protons 10 electrons 10 neutrons 4th most abundant element in the

universe Discovered in 1898 Used in voltage detectors

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