Neon

Key Stage 2

Meaning

Neon is a gas.

Key Stage 3

The chemical symbol for Neon.

A 2 dimensional representation of a Neon atom with 10 protons and 10 neutrons in the nucleus and 10 electrons orbiting the nucleus.

Meaning

Neon is a Group 0 element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 10.

About Neon

Neon has the chemical formula Ne.

Neon has 10 protons and 10 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 10 and an atomic mass of 20.

Neon is a Noble Gas.

Neon is a gas at room temperature.

An atom of Neon has a full outer shell of 8 electrons so it is inert.

Key Stage 4

The chemical symbol for Neon.

A 2 dimensional representation of the Bohr Model of a Neon-20 isotope with 10 protons and 10 neutrons in the nucleus and 2 electrons in the first shell and 8 in the outer shell.

Meaning

Neon is a Group 0 element, on the Periodic Table, with 10 protons in the nucleus.

About Neon

Neon has the chemical formula Ne.

The most stable isotope of Neon has 10 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 20.

Neon is a Noble Gas.

Neon is a gas at standard temperature and pressure.

An atom of Neon has a full outer shell of 8 electrons so it is inert.

References

AQA

Neon, page 287, GCSE Physics; Student Book, Collins, AQA

Neon, pages, 40-1, 107, 165, 285, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA