Pronunciation: [nˈiːɒn] (IPA) 
The word "neon" is spelled with the letter "e" before the letter "o," which can be confusing for some English learners. However, the word follows the rule of "ee" sounds being spelled with the letter "e" before a consonant and the letter "o." In IPA phonetic transcription, "neon" is /ˈni.ɑn/, with the stress on the first syllable. The first "e" sound is written as the phonetic symbol /i/ and the second "o" sound is written as /ɑ/.
Neon is a chemical element with the symbol Ne and atomic number 10. It is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless noble gas, making it a member of the group of noble gases in the periodic table. Neon has an atomic weight of 20.1797 atomic mass units and has a relatively low melting and boiling point. In its natural state, neon exists as a monatomic gas, meaning it does not form compounds readily.
Neon is most commonly known for its bright and distinct red-orange glow when electricity is passed through it in a vacuum tube. This unique property of emitting light is utilized in various applications. Neon signs, which often consist of brightly glowing tubes filled with the gas, are frequently used for advertising and artistic displays. The color emitted can be altered by using different gases in the mixture or by coating the glass tubes with different phosphors.
Due to its inert nature, neon is used in other industrial applications as well. It is employed in high-voltage indicator lamps, cathode-ray tubes, television displays, and helium-neon lasers. Additionally, neon is used as a cryogenic refrigerant in certain applications.
The name neon originates from the Greek word "neos," meaning new, as it was discovered relatively recently compared to other elements. It was discovered by Scottish chemist Sir William Ramsay and English chemist Morris W. Travers in 1898 during their studies of liquefied air.
A gaseous element in the atmosphere, separated from argon by Ramsay in 1898; symbol Ne, atomic weight 20.
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The word "neon" comes from the Greek word "neos", meaning "new". Neon is a chemical element (symbol Ne) that was discovered in 1898 and is one of the noble gases. The name "neon" was coined by Scottish chemist Sir William Ramsay and English chemist Morris Travers, who isolated the gas from the atmosphere. The choice of this name was because neon's prominent property is its bright orange-red glow when an electric current passes through it, making it seem new and unique as compared to other elements known at the time. This distinctive characteristic led to the use of neon in neon lighting, which became popular in the early 20th century.
