Discovered by Sir William Ramsay Obtained from liquid air Fourth most abundant on earth 0.00018% of earths atmosphere Colorless and odorless Highly inert and forms no compound Will not react with any other substances Used to make high voltage indicators and advertising signs Liquid neon is used as cryogenic refrigerant Atomic Number: 10 Atomic Weight: 20.1797 amu Phase at Room Temperature: Gas Element Classification: Non-metal Group Name: Noble Gas Period Number: 2 Group Number: 18
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