Neon (Ne) - Element 10 | Properties & Electron Configuration
What is Neon?
Neon (Ne) is element 10, a noble gas in period 2, group 18. Its electron configuration is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶.
| Atomic Number | 10 |
| Symbol | Ne |
| Atomic Mass | 20.18 u |
| Category | Noble Gas |
| Period | 2 |
| Group | 18 |
| Block | p |
| Electron Configuration | 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ |
| Short Config | [He] 2s² 2p⁶ |
| Electronegativity | N/A |
| Atomic Radius | 38 pm |
| Ionization Energy | 2081 kJ/mol |
| Electron Affinity | N/A |
| Phase (STP) | Gas |
Electron Configuration
The full electron configuration of Neon is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶. In noble gas shorthand, this is written as [He] 2s² 2p⁶.
Neon is a p-block element in group 18, period 2.
Periodic Trends
Atomic Radius: 38 pm. Across period 2, atomic radius generally decreases left to right as nuclear charge increases.
Ionization Energy: 2081 kJ/mol. Ionization energy generally increases across a period and decreases down a group.
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Helium (He)
Properties of Helium - same group as Neon
Argon (Ar)
Properties of Argon - same group as Neon
Krypton (Kr)
Properties of Krypton - same group as Neon
Lithium (Li)
Properties of Lithium - same period as Neon
Beryllium (Be)
Properties of Beryllium - same period as Neon
Boron (B)
Properties of Boron - same period as Neon