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Neon - Ne

The element Neon, atomic number 10, is formed from Type II supernova, which results from star core collapse.

      1. Name:
      2. Neon
      1. Symbol:
      2. Ne
      1. Atomic number (protons):
      2. 10
      1. How created:
      2. Type II supernova
      1. Process:
      2. star core collapse
      1. Group (column):
      2. 18
      1. Period (row):
      2. 2
      1. Atomic weight:
      2. 20.179700000
      1. Melting point:
      2. 24.56 K
      1. Boiling point:
      2. 27.07 K
      1. Density:
      2. 0.0008999 g/cm3

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