10Ne
Neon
Noble gas
Properties of Neon
- Atomic number (Z)
- 10
- Symbol
- Ne
- Name
- Neon
- Atomic mass
- 20.18 u
- Period
- 2
- Group
- 18
- Family
- Noble gases
- Classification
- Noble gas
- Electron configuration
- [He] 2s² 2p⁶
About Neon
Neon is a chemical element with symbol Ne and atomic number 10 (atomic mass of about 20.18 u). It is classified as a noble gas on the periodic table.
On the periodic table, Neon is located in period 2, in group 18, belonging to the noble gases family. An element's position reveals trends in its properties, such as atomic radius, electronegativity and metallic character.
The electron configuration of Neon is [He] 2s² 2p⁶, which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.