Atomic Number 10 (Noun)
Meaning
A colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Neon is a noble gas that forms over 10-15 ppm of the atmosphere by mass and as little as 12 ppm by volume by atmospheric pressure.
- The atomic number 10 of neon means it has 10 electrons and 10 protons.
- In large quantities, atomic number 10 Neon's most abundant application is in making the ubiquitous 'neon signs' that display the name or logo of a business on its fascia.
- In much smaller quantities, the elements sodium, neon, and mercury are used to create the cells within compact fluorescent lamps.
- When electrically excited, neon gives off a characteristic bright, fiery red glow, hence the intense red color of "neon" lights.