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Neon (Ne) is a highly inert gas with no known compounds, although there is evidence that it could form a compound with fluorine. Neon gas is commonly used in advertising signs and is often combined with helium to form helim-neon lasers. Liquid neon is used as a cryogenic refrigerant.
Properties
- Molecular formula: Ne
- Atomic number: 10
- Atomic weight: 20.1797
- Melting point: -415.46°F (-248.59°C or 24.56 K)
- Boiling point: -410.94°F (-246.08°C or 27.07 K)
- Density: 0.0008999 grams per cubic centimeter
- Phase at room temperature: Gas
- Element classification: Non-metal
- Period number: 2
- Group number: 18
- Group name: Noble gas[1]
References
- http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/ele010.html
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