Ne
Neon Symbol (Ne)
Neon is element 10 of the periodic table. Copy its symbol Ne and see its atomic weight, electron configuration and common compounds.
What does Ne mean?
Ne is the chemical symbol for neon, element number 10 in the periodic table. Neon is a noble gas in group 18, period 2. It is a noble gas that glows reddish-orange in neon signs.
Codes and properties
| Chemical symbol | Ne |
|---|---|
| Atomic number (Z) | 10 |
| Standard atomic weight | 20.180 |
| Group / period | 18 / 2 |
| Element category | noble gas |
| Electron configuration | 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ |
How to type Ne
- Plain text: type
Ne— element symbols are ordinary Latin letters, with the first letter capitalised and the second lowercase. - Subscripts in formulas: use Unicode subscript digits (₀₁₂₃₄₅₆₇₈₉) for formulas such as H₂O — copy them from the chemistry keyboard.
- LaTeX: write
\mathrm{Ne}in math mode, or use the mhchem package:\ce{Ne}. - HTML:
Ne; for subscripts use<sub>, e.g.H<sub>2</sub>O.
Frequently asked questions
What is the chemical symbol for neon?
The chemical symbol for neon is Ne.
What is the atomic number of neon?
Neon has atomic number 10, meaning each atom has 10 protons.
What is the electron configuration of neon?
The ground-state electron configuration of neon is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶.