Neon

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neon[edit | edit source]

(Symbol Ne.) An inert gas that is the second member of the noble gas family, atomic number 10, atomic weight 20.183.

It is a colorless, odorless, monatomic element found in the atmosphere to the extent of about 0.0018% by volume of dry air.


Total number of protons (and hence electrons for a neutral atom) in an atomic nucleus.

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