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Because its atomic number is what it is. The Periodic Table of elements was arranged so that the scientist could easily scan it and identify an unknown substance by its atomic number or number of protons. In uncomplicated terms, Neon (Ne) has one less proton than Sodium (Na), but one more than Fluorine (F).

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