NEET Chemistry

Neon: electronic configuration and properties

Neon has atomic number 10 and electronic configuration [He] 2s2 2p6. Explore its periodic behaviour and open the interactive atom model.

Open Neon in 3D

Key properties of Neon

Symbol
Ne
Atomic number
10
Atomic mass
20.1797(6)
Family
noble gas
Electronic configuration
[He] 2s2 2p6
Shell distribution
2, 8
Oxidation states
Not listed
Standard state
gas

Periodic behaviour

Atomic radius: 69 pm. Electronegativity: not experimentally determined. First ionisation energy: 2081 kJ/mol. Use these values comparatively across a period or group rather than memorising them in isolation.

NEET exam focus

For NEET, prioritise the NCERT electronic configuration, periodic position, common oxidation states, and direct trend-based comparisons involving Neon.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the electronic configuration of Neon?

Neon has electronic configuration [He] 2s2 2p6, with shell distribution 2, 8.

What are the oxidation states of Neon?

No common oxidation state is listed for Neon in this dataset.

How can I view the Neon atom in 3D?

PracticeNEET's interactive periodic table provides a rotatable schematic atom with accurate electron populations by shell.