Neon atom & ion lab
Change the electron count of Neon and inspect its charge, shells and reviewed atomic properties.
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Explanation mode
Core label represents the fixed nuclear charge; individual neutrons are not inferred from standard atomic weight.
Reviewed atomic properties
Unavailable measurements remain explicitly unavailable.
First ionization energy2080.7 kJ mol⁻¹
Covalent radius58 pm
ElectronegativityNot available
Description of this simulation
Neon is neutral here: 10 protons are balanced by 10 electrons across shells 2, 8.
Quick test · 3 questions
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Neon
- Protons
- 10
- Electrons
- 10
- Shells
- 2 · 8
- Configuration
- [He] 2s2 2p6
- Common oxidation states
- 0
- Phase near room conditions
- gas
What this model shows — and what it simplifies
Educational ModelThe nuclear charge stays fixed at 10 protons, which is what defines Neon.
Where do we see this in real life?
The electron count and measured properties of Neon help determine how it bonds, reacts and is identified in chemical materials.
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