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Neon

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Key Stage 2

Meaning

Neon is a gas.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Neon is a Group 0 element 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

Meaning

Neon is a Group 0 element 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.
Neon always has 10 protons. The most stable isotope has 10 neutrons.