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What is Neon?. By Maddie Freeman. What Are Elements?. Definition: A specific type of atom I will be presenting the structure, history, and importance of Neon. Neon’s Atom. -. Nucleus. -. -. -. -. P= 10 N= 10. -. -. -. -. -. Shell K. Shell L. What is the Structure of Neon?.
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What is Neon? By Maddie Freeman
What Are Elements? • Definition: A specific type of atom • I will be presenting the structure, history, and importance of Neon.
Neon’s Atom - Nucleus - - - - P= 10 N= 10 - - - - - Shell K Shell L
What is the Structure of Neon? • Reddish-orange color • Protons=10 • Electrons=10 • Neutrons=10 • Atomic weight=20 • Atomic number=10 • Symbol= Ne
What is the History of Neon? • Discoverers: Sir William Ramsay and M.W. Travers • Discovered in 1898 • Predicted Existence: 1897 • Discovered while studying air
Why is Neon’s Important? • Neon signs (until 1950 because of colored plastic) • Filling lamps • Filling luminous sign tubes • Airplane beacons (neon lights) • Some light bulbs
Interesting Facts • Neon is Greek for “new” • Freezing point- 248.67 C • Melting Point- 246.048 C • People also use the word “neon” to describe bright colors
Conclusion I learned… • How to read the periodic table • What neon is used for • How neon was discovered • What the atom of neon looks like
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