3. Objects Containing Neon
• Lighting (examples: lava lamps, fluorescent lights, etc.)
• Electron tubes (examples: vacuums, neon gas-
discharge lamps, etc.)
• Neon is used in these objects because neon gives off a bright orange-
reddish colour when electricity is applied. This catches people’s
attention which is useful for advertising.
4. Basic Information
Atomic Number: 10
Atomic Mass: 20.1797
Melting Point: -248.6 C
Boiling Point: -246.1 C
Classification: Noble Gas
5. Facts
• Discovered in 1898
• Discovered by Sir William Ramsay
• “Neon” comes from the Greek word “neos”, which
means new
• Neon occurs naturally in the atmosphere
• Neon is colourless, odorless and tasteless
• Neon is non-toxic and has no known negative health
effects
6. Atomic Numbers
• An atomic number is the number of protons found in
the nucleus of a single atom
• The atomic number for a single neon atom is 10
7. Atomic Mass
• Atomic mass is the mass of electrons, neutrons and
protons of a single atom
• The atomic mass for a single neon atom is 20.1797
8. Bibliography
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9. Bibliography (For Images Used)
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