Facts about the Classification of the Element Neon
Neon is classified as an element in the 'Noble Gases' section which can be located in group 18 of the Periodic Table.

Brief Facts about the Discovery and History of the Element Neon
Neon was discovered by Sir William Ramsay and one of his students, Morris W Travers in 1898.

Occurrence of the element Neon in the Atmosphere
Neon is a rare gas that is found in the Earth's atmosphere
Obtained from liquid air

Common Uses of Neon
Neon lights / signs
High-voltage indicators,
Gas discharge Lightning arrestors,
Television tubes.

The Properties of the Element Neon
Name of Element : Neon
Symbol of Element : Ne
Atomic Number of Neon : 10
Atomic Mass: 20.1797 amu
Melting Point: -248.6 °C - 24.549994 °K
Boiling Point: -246.1 °C - 27.049994 °K
Number of Protons/Electrons in Neon : 10
Number of Neutrons in Neon : 10
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 0.901 g/cm3
Color of Neon : colorless but glows reddish orange in an electric discharge