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'''Neon''' is a [[Chemical elements|chemical element]], having the [[chemical symbol]] Ne. Its [[atomic number]] (the number of [[proton]]s) is 10. It has a [[Atomic mass#Standard atomic weights of the elements|standard atomic weight]] of 20.1797 g•mol<sup> −1</sup>, and is typically found as a [[gas]] in its elemental form.
'''Neon''' is a [[Chemical elements|chemical element]], having the [[chemical symbol]] Ne. Its [[atomic number]] (the number of [[proton]]s) is 10. It has a [[Atomic mass#Standard atomic weights of the elements|standard atomic weight]] of 20.1797 g•mol<sup> −1</sup>, and is typically found as a [[gas]] in its elemental form.


Neon is considered to be a member of the " " class of element. At a [[pressure]] of 101.325 k[[Pascal (unit)|Pa]], it has a [[boiling point]] of −246.08 °[[Celsius (unit)|C]], and a [[melting point]] of −258.59 °C
Neon is considered to be a member of the "Nobel gas" class of element. At a [[pressure]] of 101.325 k[[Pascal (unit)|Pa]], it has a [[boiling point]] of −246.08 °[[Celsius (unit)|C]], and a [[melting point]] of −258.59 °C

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Neon
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[ ? ] Noble gas:
Properties:
Colorless, odorless, non-flammable, inert gas
Uses:
Cryogenics, advertising signs


Neon is a chemical element, having the chemical symbol Ne. Its atomic number (the number of protons) is 10. It has a standard atomic weight of 20.1797 g•mol −1, and is typically found as a gas in its elemental form.

Neon is considered to be a member of the "Nobel gas" class of element. At a pressure of 101.325 kPa, it has a boiling point of −246.08 °C, and a melting point of −258.59 °C